Jean-Marc Vallée

Film director of 'Dallas Buyers Club'

Jean-Marc Vallée - Film director of 'Dallas Buyers Club'
Born

March 9th, 1963
62 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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A Canadian director and screenwriter, Vallée gained recognition for directing feature films and television series. Achievements included accolades for the film 'Dallas Buyers Club', which explored the life of Ron Woodroof, and 'Wild', based on the memoir by Cheryl Strayed. Vallée directed the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries 'Big Little Lies', which garnered praise for its storytelling and performances.

Directed 'Dallas Buyers Club', winning Academy Awards

Directed 'Wild', earning multiple nominations

Created and directed 'Big Little Lies', won Emmy Awards

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