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Jonathan Demme, born Robert Jonathan Demme on February 22, 1944, was a renowned American filmmaker. Demme's directorial, producing, and screenwriting contributions spanned for over 30 years, during which time he was associated with more than 70 feature films, documentaries, and television productions. An Academy Award and Directors Guild of America Award winner, Demme also received nominations for a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Independent Spirit Awards. His career began under the patronage of B-movie producer Roger Corman, marking his directorial debut with the 1974 women-in prison film Caged Heat. He is best known for his casually humanist films and his extraordinary work in The Silence of the Lambs, which won five Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Picture. His other notable films include Philadelphia, Beloved, The Manchurian Candidate, and Rachel Getting Married. Demme was known for his unique filmic style characterized by dramatic close-ups, a strategy utilized to engage his audience in the character's experience. Apart from films, he also directed numerous music videos and was an avid collector of Haitian art.
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Given Name: Robert Jonathan Demme
Born: Baldwin, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: February 22, 1944
Occupations: Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Years Active: 1974-2017
Children: 3
Spouses: Evelyn Purcell, Joanne Howard
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Stop Making Sense
The Silence of the Lambs
The Truth About Charlie
Swimming to Cambodia
Something Wild
Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids
I'm Carolyn Parker
Rachel Getting Married
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
The Manchurian Candidate
The Agronomist
Beloved
Ricki and the Flash
Neil Young Journeys
Philadelphia
Jimmy Carter Man from Plains
Neil Young Trunk Show
Married to the Mob
Caged Heat
Citizens Band
A Master Builder
Enzo Avitabile Music Life
Swing Shift
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