Dustin Hoffman
Search results
Barry Lee Levinson (born April 6, 1942) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. His best-known works are mid-budget [2] comedy drama and drama films such as Diner (1982), The Natural (1984), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Bugsy (1991), and Wag the Dog (1997).
- 1970–present
- Barry Lee Levinson, April 6, 1942 (age 81), Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
- American University
- 3, including Sam Levinson
Barry Levinson is an Oscar-winning producer, writer and director of films such as Rain Man, Bugsy and Wag the Dog. IMDb provides his detailed biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Bugsy (1991) - 6.8. Despite the success of Goodfellas the year prior, which reinvented the gangster movie genre, Bugsy took a different route in telling the story of real-life gangster Bugsy Siegel.
- Young Sherlock Holmes ( 1985) - 6.8. After having success, Levinson caught the attention of Steven Spielberg and he hired him hired to direct Young Sherlock Holmes, from a script by Gremlins writer Chris Columbus.
- Liberty Heights (1999) - 7.0. Barry Levinson has made four films inspired by his life growing up in Baltimore that include Diner, Tin Men, Avalon, and Liberty Heights.
- Wag The Dog (1997) - 7.1. Levinson's Wag The Dog is a fictional political satire that ended up becoming reality. In the film, a political spin doctor (Robert DeNiro) is called in to consult on how to draw media attention away from a sex scandal involving the President.
May 1, 2024 · Barry Levinson, American film director and screenwriter known for his versatility. His notable films included ...And Justice for All, Diner, Good Morning, Vietnam, and Rain Man; for the latter film he earned an Academy Award for best director. Learn more about Levinson’s life and career.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Barry Levinson is a director, writer, producer and actor known for his work in film and television. [1] Film. Executive producer only. Kafka (1991) Wilder Napalm (1993) A Little Princess (1995) Donnie Brasco (1997) The Perfect Storm (2000) Analyze That (2002) Deliver Us from Eva (2003) Acting roles. Television. TV series. Producer.
People also ask
Who is Barry Levinson?
What is Barry Levinson's most acclaimed film?
How many movies has Barry Levinson made?
Did Levinson film a diner?
Learn about the life and career of Barry Levinson, a director, writer and producer of acclaimed films such as Rain Man, Good Morning, Vietnam and Bugsy. Find out his family, awards, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
Apr 20, 2022 · Writer-director Barry Levinson shares behind-the-scenes stories from the 1982 cult classic Diner, which follows a group of friends in 1959 as they prepare for a wedding. The film was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Baltimore and features a real diner as the central meeting spot. The cast members share their memories of working with Levinson and each other.
