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  1. Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is noted for his satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne has received numerous accolades , including two Academy Awards , a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award .

  2. Alexander Payne. Director: Nebraska. Director, producer and screenwriter Alexander Payne was born in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents, Peggy (Constantine) and George Payne, ran a Greek restaurant. His father is of Greek and German ancestry, and his mother is of Greek descent; the family name was originally Papadopoulos. He is the youngest of three brothers.

  3. Feb 4, 2024 · Payne has a remarkable track record at the Academy Awards — he has made seven films and has earned seven Oscar nominations. Granted, it wasn’t one for each film, but percentage-wise, that’s...

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · Every Alexander Payne Movie, Ranked. By Paste Staff | April 23, 2024 | 10:00am. Movies Lists Alexander Payne. Alexander Payne makes small movies, mostly about the emotional burdens (and subsequent ...

  5. 1. The Passion of Martin. 1991 49m. 6.5 (327) Rate. A lonely photographer gradually develops a rather unhealthy obsession with a young woman he once met by sheer chance. Director Alexander Payne Stars Charley Hayward Lisa Zane Lauren Tuerk. 2. Citizen Ruth. 1996 1h 46m R. 7.0 (9.1K) Rate. 63 Metascore.

  6. Jan 8, 2024 · Alexander Payne is the wonderful filmmaker behind gems like Election, Sideways, Nebraska, and, most recently, The Holdovers. His movies usually boast a blend of dark humor, insightful...

  7. 7 titles. 1. Sideways (2004) R | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance. 7.5. Rate. 94 Metascore. Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

  8. His career progressed with the political satire Election (1999), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and the comedy-drama About Schmidt (2002). Payne twice won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing his directorials Sideways (2004) and The Descendants (2011).

  9. Executive Producer, Director. 2009-2011. Explore the filmography of Alexander Payne on Rotten Tomatoes! Discover ratings, reviews, and more. Click for details!

  10. Oct 24, 2023 · Although his filmography only consists of seven films (not including The Holdovers ), his movies have earned a total of 19 Academy Award nominations, and racked up two wins, for the...

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