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Director

Edward Zwick: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
20
as director
18
on screen
1982–2019
box office
$1.52B
nominations
2
average score
60
Born
October 8, 1952 (age 73)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Full name
Edward M. Zwick
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Years active
1979-present
Spouses
Liberty Godshall
Children
2
Career at a glance

Edward Zwick's Career in Numbers

Edward Zwick's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Zwick works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Having It All (1982) to Trial by Fire (2019), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Edward Zwick Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 5
  2. 1990s 5
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 5

The 1980s were Edward Zwick's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Edward Zwick Movies by Genre

  • Action 6
  • Comedy 4
  • Biography 3
  • Drama 3
  • Documentary 1
  • History 1
  • Thriller 1

Action is the genre Edward Zwick has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Edward Zwick Career Milestones

First film
Having It All 1982
Biggest box office hit
The Last Samurai $455M worldwide
Best-rated film
Trial by Fire Movie Echo Score 60
Newest film
Trial by Fire 2019
20 credits

Edward Zwick Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Edward Zwick is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 18 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

2 nominations

Edward Zwick: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1990 to 1995. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Edward Zwick?

Edward Zwick was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1952 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Edward M. Zwick, born on October 8, 1952, is an esteemed American filmmaker who has left an indelible mark in the fields of comedy drama and epic historical film genres. He launched his film career in 1986 with 'About Last Night', and has since crafted masterpieces such as 'Glory' (1989), 'Legends of the Fall' (1994), 'The Siege' (‘98), 'The Last Samurai' (2003), 'Blood Diamond' (2006), and 'Defiance' (2008). His more recent films include 'Love & Other Drugs' (2010), 'Pawn Sacrifice' (2014), and 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' (2016). As a producer, he bagged the coveted Academy Award for Best Picture for 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998).

Apart from films, Zwick has also excelled in the television field. He co-created the popular ABC family drama series 'thirtysomething' that was aired from 1987 to 1991, and 'Once and Again' televised from 1999 to 2002. He has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Primetime Emmy Awards, for his exceptional work in the film and television industry. He runs a film production company called The Bedford Falls Company alongside Marshall Herskovitz, opening avenues for brilliant films and TV shows. In 2024, Zwick voiced his experiences in Hollywood through his memoir, 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood'.

Works with

Who Edward Zwick Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Edward Zwick shares the most films with. Denzel Washington comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jake Gyllenhaal (2).

FAQ

Edward Zwick: Questions & Answers

How many movies Edward Zwick has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Edward Zwick been in?

Edward Zwick is credited on 20 films, from 1982 to 2019. 1 of them as an actor and 18 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Edward Zwick's highest-grossing movie?

The Last Samurai (2003) is Edward Zwick's biggest box office hit, with $455M worldwide, ahead of Blood Diamond (2006) ($172M). Across every film with box office figures, Edward Zwick's movies have made $1.52B.

Edward Zwick's biggest hits

What is the best Edward Zwick movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Edward Zwick's best-rated film is Trial by Fire (2019) with a score of 60.

Best Edward Zwick movies, ranked

Has Edward Zwick won an Oscar?

Edward Zwick has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Edward Zwick has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Edward Zwick?

Edward Zwick is 73 years old, born on October 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..

What is Edward Zwick's newest movie?

The most recent film on Edward Zwick's filmography is Trial by Fire (2019), which Edward Zwick directed.

Who does Edward Zwick work with most often?

Edward Zwick shares the most films with Denzel Washington (4 films), Jake Gyllenhaal (2 films) and Tom Cruise (2 films).

The Best Edward Zwick Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 directing credits.

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