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Philip Kaufman
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for thei…
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Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for their intelligence and independence. He is noted for directing films of eclectic subjects, ranging from realism to fantasy, and often incorporating satire or subtle humor as part of his “artistic signature.” He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Kaufman has been considered a “risk taker.” He has successfully adapted novels of widely different types – from Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being to Michael Crichton’s Rising Sun; from Tom Wolfe’s heroic epic The Right Stuff to the erotic writings of Anais Nin’s Henry & June. According to film historian James Welsh, his candid treatment of adult relationships in Henry & June was considered an “artistic breakthrough by an unconventional filmmaker who was willing to take a chance and put his career on the line.” His greatest success was the blockbuster film The Right Stuff, where he directed and wrote the screenplay. It earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. And his best films have always had his personal imprint, “stressing values of individualism and integrity,” and always being "clearly American."
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2024
A Look Through His Lens
Movie Self
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2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Movie Characters
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2021
Algren
Movie Self
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2020
The Right Stuff
TV show Screenplay
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2018
Friedkin Uncut
Movie Self
- 2016
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2012
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Movie Director
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2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Movie Characters
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2007
Fog City Mavericks
Movie Self
- 2006
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2004
Twisted
Movie Director
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2003
Realizing The Right Stuff
Movie Director
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2000
Quills
Movie Director
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1994
Montana Jones
TV show Original Story
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1993
Rising Sun
Movie Director
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1990
Henry & June
Movie Director
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1989
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Movie Characters
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1988
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Movie Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat (uncredited)
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1984
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Movie Characters
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1983
The Right Stuff
Movie Screenplay
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1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Movie Story
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1979
The Wanderers
Movie Director
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1978
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Movie City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice)
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1976
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Movie Screenplay
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1974
The White Dawn
Movie Director
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1972
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
Movie Director
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1969
Fearless Frank
Movie Writer
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1965
Goldstein
Movie Writer
