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Barry Sonnenfeld is one of the famous Director, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1953. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Barry Sonnenfeld is a proud citizen of United States.
Director of the Men In Black films as well as the critically acclaimed Get Shorty.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Barry Sonnenfeld continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Barry Sonnenfeld |
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| First Name: | Barry |
| Last Name: | Sonnenfeld |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 1 |
| Birth Year: | 1953 |
| Age: | 70-years |
| Education: | New York University Tisch School of the Arts; Hampshire College |
Career
He worked as a cinematographer for the Coen Brothers on their 1985 film Blood Simple.
His third Men In Black film turned out to be the most financially successful installment of the franchise.
Family
His mother Kelly was an art teacher. His 1995 film Get Shorty helped John Travolta earn a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
Barry Sonnenfeld Timeline
1978
After he received his bachelor's degree from Hampshire College, he graduated from New York University Film School in 1978.
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1982
He began working on pornographic films before starting work as director of photography on the Oscar-nominated In Our Water (1982).
1984
Then Joel Coen and Ethan Coen hired him for Blood Simple (1984).
1987
This film began his collaboration with the Coen brothers, who used him for their next two pictures, Raising Arizona (1987) and Miller's Crossing (1990).
1991
He originally worked as a cinematographer for the Coen brothers before directing films such as The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Get Shorty (1995), the Men in Black trilogy (1997–2012), and Wild Wild West (1999).
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1993
Its sequel, Addams Family Values (1993), was not as successful at the box office, but he received critical acclaim for his fourth directorial outing, Get Shorty (1995).
