Paul Feig

Director of Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters

Paul Feig - Director of Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters
Born

September 17th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A director, producer, and screenwriter born in 1962. Started career in television before transitioning to film. Directed the critically acclaimed comedy film 'Bridesmaids', which received two Academy Award nominations. Also directed the all-female reboot of 'Ghostbusters' in 2016, bringing a new vision to the iconic franchise. In addition, created the television series 'Freaks and Geeks', which gained a cult following and showcased the lives of high school students in the 1980s. Contributed to various other projects as a writer and producer throughout career.

Directed Bridesmaids, nominated for Oscars

Directed Ghostbusters (2016) reboot

Created Freaks and Geeks series

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