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Curtis Lee Hanson (March 24, 1945 – September 20, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for directing a string of acclaimed thrillers and has received several accolades including an Academy Award as well as nominations for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or, three British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Curtis Hanson (1945-2016) was an Oscar-winning director, producer and writer of films such as L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile and Wonder Boys. IMDb provides his personal details, credits, trivia, photos and more.
- January 1, 1
- Reno, Nevada, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Sep 21, 2016 · Curtis Hanson, the director and Oscar-winning screenwriter whose eclectic body of work included the film noir “L.A. Confidential,” the rap-music drama “8 Mile” and the offbeat comedy ...
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Sep 21, 2016 · 1 of 119. CNN —. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson, perhaps best known for his acclaimed neo-noir drama “L.A. Confidential,” has died. He was 71. Hanson was found unresponsive in ...
Curtis Hanson was a director of films such as L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile and The River Wild. He retired due to Alzheimer's and died in 2016. Learn more about his life, career and awards on IMDb.
- March 24, 1945
- September 20, 2016
Sep 21, 2016 · The filmmaker passed away in 2016 from a rare terminal condition called Frontotemporal Degeneration. He was known for his adaptations of James Ellroy’s novels, his Oscar-winning screenplay for ‘L.A. Confidential,’ and his diverse and acclaimed films.
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Sep 20, 2016 · Curtis Lee Hanson was born on March 24, 1945, in Reno, Nev., but grew up in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. His father taught English at Portola Junior High School in Tarzana, and Hanson was ...
