Baz Luhrmann
June 30th, 2003
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
DIRECTOR
Untitled Alexander the Great Project (2005)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996)
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Born BazMark Luhrmann in a Sydney, Australia, suburb, Luhrmann returned to Sydney after a rural childhood to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. After winning the National Board of Review's Best Picture award, several Golden Globe nominations, and Golden Globe statuettes for Best Actress Kidman and Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), "Moulin Rouge" earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Though he was nominated for Director's and Writer's Guild awards, however, Luhrmann did not receive Oscar nods in either category. Still, Luhrmann's wife and creative partner Martin won the Oscars for Costume Design and Art Direction, acknowledging Luhrmann and company's glorious visual achievement. Returning to his live theater roots, Luhrmann followed his "Moulin Rouge" success by reviving his version of "La Boh�e" for the New York stage in December 2002. Luhrmann NEXT plans to film an epic biopic of "Alexander the Great", starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the illustrious Greek conqueror.
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
DIRECTOR
Untitled Alexander the Great Project (2005)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996)
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Born BazMark Luhrmann in a Sydney, Australia, suburb, Luhrmann returned to Sydney after a rural childhood to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. After winning the National Board of Review's Best Picture award, several Golden Globe nominations, and Golden Globe statuettes for Best Actress Kidman and Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), "Moulin Rouge" earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Though he was nominated for Director's and Writer's Guild awards, however, Luhrmann did not receive Oscar nods in either category. Still, Luhrmann's wife and creative partner Martin won the Oscars for Costume Design and Art Direction, acknowledging Luhrmann and company's glorious visual achievement. Returning to his live theater roots, Luhrmann followed his "Moulin Rouge" success by reviving his version of "La Boh�e" for the New York stage in December 2002. Luhrmann NEXT plans to film an epic biopic of "Alexander the Great", starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the illustrious Greek conqueror.
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