Martin Scorsese

American film director and producer

Martin Scorsese - American film director and producer
Born

November 17th, 1942
82 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential film director, producer, and screenwriter, contributed significantly to cinema throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', and 'Goodfellas'. Received an Academy Award for Best Director for 'The Departed'. His filmmaking style often explores themes of crime, guilt, and redemption.

Directed 'Taxi Driver'

Directed 'Goodfellas'

Won Academy Award for 'The Departed'

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