Paul Feig
Director of Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters
Born
September 17th, 1962
63 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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