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Philip Kaufman is an American film director and screenwriter who has directed fifteen films over a career spanning nearly five decades. He is known for his versatility and independence, and has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award for The Right Stuff (1983).
Learn about Philip Kaufman, a filmmaker who wrote and directed acclaimed movies such as The Right Stuff, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Find out his awards, credits, trivia, and personal details on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Philip Kaufman is an American film director and screenwriter known for his adaptations of literary works, such as The Right Stuff and The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Learn about his early work, his collaborations with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and his diverse genres and styles.
- Michael Barson
Learn about the life and career of director and screenwriter Philip Kaufman, who adapted best-seller novels and made films about writers and artists. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes, and collaborations with George Lucas and Anaïs Nin.
- October 23, 1936
Nov 20, 2023 · The director of the 1983 epic about the American space program reflects on his adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, his friendship with Bill Goldman, and the challenges of making a film about a quality called The Right Stuff.
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Oct 20, 2023 · The filmmaker recalls casting and shooting the 1983 classic about the Mercury 7 astronauts and the space race. He also shares his friendship with Chuck Yeager and his views on the future of human space exploration.
Bio. Philip Kaufman grew up on the north side of Chicago and graduated from the University of Chicago. After a year at Harvard Law School, he returned to the University of Chicago to begin a Master’s degree program in history. In 1960, he relocated his family to the San Francisco Bay area.
