Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson was a director, producer, and writer known for directing major films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and L.A. Confidential.

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Profession :

Director

Birthday :

March 24, 1945

Star Sign :

Aries

Death Date:

September 20, 2016

Age :

71

Birthplace :

Reno, Nevada

Curtis Hanson (1945-2016) was a renowned American film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work on the neo-noir crime film “L.A. Confidential” (1997), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His other significant works include “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” (1992), “The River Wild” (1994), “Wonder Boys” (2000), and “8 Mile” (2002). In 2004, he was inducted into the Producers Guild of America Hall of Fame. Before his illustrious career in film, Hanson worked as a freelance photographer and editor for Cinema magazine.