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Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 31, 1944
Age81
BirthplaceSanta Barbara, California, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Taylor Hackford's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForDirecting films such as 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (1982), 'Ray' (2004), and serving as president of the Directors Guild of America.

Intro

Taylor Hackford is an American film director and former president of the Directors Guild of America. He is best known for directing acclaimed films such as 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Ray.' Hackford has received numerous accolades for his work, including Academy Award nominations.

Early Life & Background

Taylor Hackford was born in Santa Barbara, California. He attended the University of Southern California, where he studied pre-law before developing an interest in the entertainment industry.

Career Highlights

  • Directed 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (1982), which earned several Academy Award nominations and wins.
  • Directed 'Ray' (2004), a biographical film about Ray Charles that won two Academy Awards.
  • Directed 'White Nights' (1985) and 'Dolores Claiborne' (1995).
  • Served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2009 to 2013.

Trivia

  • Married to Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren since 1997.
  • Won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for 'Teenage Father' in 1979.
  • Started his career working for Los Angeles public television station KCET.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Taylor Hackford?

Taylor Hackford is 81 years old.

When was Taylor Hackford born?

Taylor Hackford was born the 31 December 1944.

Where is Taylor Hackford from?

Santa Barbara, California, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About December 31st, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 31, 1944, Hungary's Provisional National Assembly officially declared war on Germany, ending its previous cooperation with the Axis powers. This declaration marked a significant shift in Hungary's wartime stance.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 1944 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) by Andy Russell
  • Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hackford
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Taylor-Hackford
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000431/