Film Director

Wayne Kramer

1965 - today

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Wayne Stanley Kramer (né Kambes; April 30, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American musician, songwriter, producer, and film and television composer. Kramer came to prominence in the 1960s as the lead guitarist of the Detroit rock band MC5. Kramer and guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith co-founded the MC5 in 1963, with vocalist Rob Tyner, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson joining shortly after. The MC5 became known for their powerful live performances and radical left-wing political stance. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Wayne Kramer is the 2,099th most popular film director, the 361st most popular biography from South Africa and the 9th most popular South African Film Director.

Wayne Kramer is an American film director best known for his work on the films "The Cooler" (2003) and "Running Scared" (2006). His films often explore themes of crime and redemption, showcasing a gritty, stylized approach to storytelling.

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Among Film Directors

Among film directors, Wayne Kramer ranks 2,099 out of 2,041. Before him are David DeCoteau, Radu Muntean, Stuart Beattie, Paul King, Josh Cooley, and Chris Williams. After him are Jeff Fowler, Joachim Lafosse, Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, Asif Kapadia, Cheryl Dunye, and Gina Prince-Bythewood.

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Among people born in 1965, Wayne Kramer ranks 1,110. Before him are Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, Peter MacKay, Steve Bull, Annelies Bredael, Ilgar Mammadov, and Charles Berglund. After him are Aditya Pancholi, Michelle Finn-Burrell, Courtney Gains, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Julie Warner, and Hans-Peter Pohl.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Wayne Kramer ranks 361 out of 454. Before him are Zozibini Tunzi (1993), Daryl Impey (1984), Ellis Ferreira (1970), Bridgitte Hartley (1983), Lindiwe Sisulu (1954), and Louis Meintjes (1992). After him are Yvonne Chaka Chaka (1965), Chester Williams (1970), Graeme Pollock (1944), Andre Arendse (1967), Shaun Morgan (1978), and Josia Thugwane (1971).

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Among Film Directors In South Africa

Among film directors born in South Africa, Wayne Kramer ranks 9. Before him are Gavin Hood (1963), Neill Blomkamp (1979), Roger Michell (1956), Oliver Schmitz (1960), Jonathan Liebesman (1976), and Richard Stanley (1966). After him are Darrell Roodt (1962).

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