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Thomas started directing porn films in 1985, and has directed for Vivid Entertainment since 1986. As of 2007 Thomas has acted in over 500 films and directed nearly 300 films, winning seven Adult Video News Awards [10] and two X-Rated Critics Organization Awards [11] for best director.
IMDb profile of Paul Thomas Anderson, a director, writer and producer known for his films Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood and more. Learn about his early influences, his stock company of actors, his awards and nominations, and his upcoming projects.
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Paul Thomas Anderson (born June 26, 1970), also known by his initials PTA, is an American filmmaker. His accolades include a BAFTA Award , and nominations for eleven Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards .
Learn about the life and career of the acclaimed American filmmaker, who started as a video store kid and made movies like Boogie Nights, Magnolia and There Will Be Blood. Find out his trademarks, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- June 26, 1970
Paul Thomas Anderson is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He has directed nine feature-length films, five short films, twenty three music videos, one documentary, one television episode as a guest segment director, and one theatrical play.
May 3, 2024 · Paul Thomas Anderson, American screenwriter and director whose character-driven films were recognized for their ambitious and engaging storytelling. His notable films included Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), There Will Be Blood (2007), Phantom Thread (2017), and Licorice Pizza (2021).
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- American screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson's first feature film was Hard Eight (1996). The film starred gifted character actors like P...
- Magnolia was released in 1999 and earned Paul Thomas Anderson his second Oscar nomination for best original screenplay.
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s film There Will Be Blood (2007) is based on the novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair. The tale of unchecked ambition and its ultimat...
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master (2012) was partially inspired by the life of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The film depicts the complex rel...
Dec 12, 2021 · The New Yorker Interview. Paul Thomas Anderson on What Makes a Movie Great. The director of “Licorice Pizza” discusses his writing process, choosing actors, and how you can tell when you are...
