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Wes Anderson

1969 - Today

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Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American filmmaker. His films are known for themes of grief, loss of innocence, and dysfunctional families. Due to his films' eccentricity, distinctive visual and narrative styles, and frequent use of ensemble casts, critics have cited Anderson as an auteur. Three of his films appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Wes Anderson is the 284th most popular film director (down from 193rd in 2019), the 2,217th most popular biography from United States (down from 1,322nd in 2019) and the 79th most popular American Film Director.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Wes Anderson ranks 284 out of 2,041. Before him are Karel Zeman, Ousmane Sembène, Andrew Davis, Damiano Damiani, Mikhail Kalatozov, and Gabriel Axel. After him are Elem Klimov, George Stevens, Tsui Hark, John Frankenheimer, Youssef Chahine, and Frank Darabont.

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Among people born in 1969, Wes Anderson ranks 46. Before him are Norman Reedus, Felix Baumgartner, Leonardo Araújo, Kersti Kaljulaid, PJ Harvey, and Dead. After him are Fernando Redondo, Robert Prosinečki, Bixente Lizarazu, Tiësto, Vítor Baía, and Steve McQueen.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Wes Anderson ranks 2,217 out of 20,380. Before him are Diane Arbus (1923), Busta Rhymes (1972), Michael Rooker (1955), Vera Miles (1929), Julia Child (1912), and Nathan Rosen (1909). After him are Shirley Fry (1927), Erich Segal (1937), Serena Williams (1981), Jennifer Garner (1972), John List (1925), and Betty Friedan (1921).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In United States

Among film directors born in United States, Wes Anderson ranks 79. Before him are Henry Hathaway (1898), Peter Bogdanovich (1939), John Sturges (1910), Roger Corman (1926), Gus Van Sant (1952), and Andrew Davis (1946). After him are George Stevens (1904), John Frankenheimer (1930), Sam Raimi (1959), Frank Borzage (1894), Stanley Donen (1924), and Tobe Hooper (1943).

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