Bryan Singer
Film director and producer of X-Men
Born
September 17th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A director, producer, and screenwriter, contributions include work on major films within the superhero genre. Directed the X-Men series, which helped redefine comic book adaptations for modern cinema. Also directed The Usual Suspects, highlighting talent and innovation in storytelling. Involved in production of various other successful films and television series.
Directed X-Men and X2: X-Men United
Directed The Usual Suspects
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