The Lion King
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Julie Taymor (born December 15, 1952) is an American director and writer of theater, opera, and film. Her stage adaptation of The Lion King debuted in 1997 and received eleven Tony Award nominations, with Taymor receiving Tony Awards for her direction and costume design.
- Film and stage director, screenwriter
- Elliot Goldenthal (1980–present)
- December 15, 1952 (age 70), Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Julie Taymor (born December 15, 1952, Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.) American stage and film director, playwright, and costume designer known for her inventive use of Asian-inspired masks and puppets. In 1998 she became the first woman to win a Tony Award for best director of a musical , for her Broadway production of The Lion King , derived from ...
Julie Taymor is an Oscar-nominated director, known for Frida, Across the Universe, and The Lion King. She is also a theatre director, puppeteer, and artist, with a global and eclectic vision.
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Julie Taymor is an Academy Award-nominated director, known for such films as Frida (2002) and Across the Universe (2007). She was born in 1952 in Newton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. She has a degree in folklore and mythology from Oberlin College and a passion for theatre and puppetry. She has directed operas, musicals, and films with a score by Elliot Goldenthal.
- December 15, 1952
Learn how Julie Taymor, a Tony-winning director of The Lion King and other works, uses her imagination and cultural inspiration to reinvent storytelling in theater, film, and opera. Discover her views on artistic innovation, technology, and the role of the arts in society.
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Oct 20, 2017 · The Lion King 's Julie Taymor Opens Up About Her Success, Her Mistakes, and Being a Woman in Theater. She turned a Disney musical into a landmark broadway show, which turns 20 this year. By...
JULIE TAYMOR. Bio. Awards. Interviews & Talks. World Theatre Fellowship. Highlight Reels. Productions. More. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. © 2024 Loh Inc. bottom of page. The official website for Julie Taymor, director of Film, Theatre, and Opera. .
