Cameron Crowe

Film director and screenwriter, 'Almost Famous'

Cameron Crowe - Film director and screenwriter, 'Almost Famous'
Born

July 13th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American director, producer, and screenwriter, this individual crafted a notable career in the film industry. In the early 1990s, directed a critically acclaimed film, 'Jerry Maguire', which earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. An earlier work, 'Say Anything...', became iconic for its portrayal of teenage romance. The director also achieved recognition for 'Almost Famous', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. This individual also worked as a music journalist, contributing to various publications, which influenced his film narratives.

Directed 'Almost Famous', winning an Oscar

Directed 'Jerry Maguire', winning an Oscar

Directed 'Say Anything...', a cult classic

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