Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh is an American film director known for his diverse range of films, from independent projects to box-office successes.

Director

January 14, 1963

Capricorn

62

Atlanta, Georgia

Steven Soderbergh, an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, is known for his distinctive storytelling and innovative camera techniques. He gained prominence with his Palme d’Or-winning film “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” (1989) and has since directed numerous critically acclaimed movies such as “Traffic” (2000), “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001), “Contagion” (2011), and “Logan Lucky” (2017). Soderbergh has received various awards, including an Academy Award for Best Director for “Traffic,” and has produced successful television series like “The Knick” (2014-2015) and “Mosaic” (2018).

In recent years, Soderbergh has continued to make an impact in the film industry with movies like “Magic Mike” (2012), which delves into the world of male stripping and inspired a successful sequel. He also directed the well-received HBO series “The Knick” (2014-2015), set in a fictionalized version of New York’s Knickerbocker Hospital in the early 1900s.

Soderbergh’s versatility is evident in his diverse filmography, which includes the psychological thriller “Side Effects” (2013), the heist comedy “Logan Lucky” (2017), and the sports drama “High Flying Bird” (2019), shot entirely on an iPhone. He has also ventured into television with the crime drama series “The Girlfriend Experience” (2016-present) and the interactive miniseries “Mosaic” (2018).

Despite his success, Soderbergh has expressed a desire to step away from directing studio movies and focus on more independent projects. He continues to push the boundaries of filmmaking and remains a highly influential figure in the industry. An interesting fact about Soderbergh is that he wrote the screenplay for “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” on a legal pad during an eight-day cross-country drive.