Rob Marshall
Director of 'Chicago' and 'Into the Woods'
Born
October 17th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1960, this American director, producer, and choreographer gained prominence in the film industry with a talent for musical adaptations. Collaborated with various Broadway productions before transitioning to film. 'Chicago', released in 2002, showcased a unique integration of choreography and storytelling, earning critical acclaim and winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Directed 'Memoirs of a Geisha' in 2005, which won three Oscars. 'Into the Woods', based on the Stephen Sondheim musical, was released in 2014.
Won six Academy Awards for 'Chicago'
Directed 'Memoirs of a Geisha', winning three Oscars
Adapted 'Into the Woods' for film in 2014
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