Bryan Singer

Film director and producer of X-Men

Bryan Singer - Film director and producer of X-Men
Born

September 17th, 1965
59 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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