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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 .

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    • 1985–present
    • Film director, screenwriter
  2. Alexander Payne. 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.

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    • 1.78 m
    • Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    • SIDEWAYS (2004) Writers: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor. Starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh.
    • THE HOLDOVERS (2023) Writer: David Hemingson. Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston.
    • NEBRASKA (2013) Writer: Bob Nelson. Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Stacy Keach, Bob Odenkirk. Nebraska native Payne pays tribute to his home state in this memorable road movie focusing on the aging Woody Grant (Oscar nominee Bruce Dern, superb), who is convinced that he has won a million-dollar prize in a magazine sweepstakes and asks his son David (Will Forte) to drive him there so that he can collect his winnings.
    • THE DESCENDANTS (2011) Writers: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash. Starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges, Robert Forster.
  3. Alexander Payne. Highest Rated: 97% The Holdovers (2023) Lowest Rated: 8% Gray Matters (2006) Birthday: Feb 10, 1961. Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Throughout his critically acclaimed career ...

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  4. Filmography: Alexander Payne. 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.

  5. Feb 16, 2024 · 9. Downsizing (2017) A bad film by a great director is a fascinating beast, as you are able to view all of the director’s fascinations and stylistic ticks in a negative light. Downsizing sure is an Alexander Payne film – it’s got the same gentle humor and suburban ennui as his classics – but is nevertheless a pretty comprehensive ...

  6. Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an American film director and screenwriter. His films are noted for their dark humor and satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and three Golden Globe Awards as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award. After directing several short films ...

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