David O. Russell

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  • Director

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David O. Russell

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David O. Russell, born on August 20, 1958, is an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He began with comedies like "Spanking the Monkey" (1994) and "I Heart Huckabees" (2004). Russell later achieved significant critical success with films such as "The Fighter" (2010), "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012), and "American Hustle" (2013), earning him three Academy Award nominations for Best Director and additional nominations for screenwriting. His semi-biographical film "Joy" (2015) also garnered him a Golden Globe nomination.

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