Mary Harron
Director of 'American Psycho'
Born
January 12th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Director and screenwriter associated with Canadian cinema. Gained recognition for directing the film 'American Psycho' in 2000, which became a cultural touchstone for its portrayal of consumerism and identity. Other works include 'I Shot Andy Warhol' and 'The Notorious Bettie Page'. Harron has also contributed to television, directing episodes for series such as 'Alias'.
Directed 'American Psycho'
Directed 'I Shot Andy Warhol'
Directed 'The Notorious Bettie Page'
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