Bio
- Both of his parents are college professors, teaching at schools like Yale and Princeton.
- Wanted to be a jazz musician before deciding to focus on filmmaking.
- Based the film Whiplash on his own experiences in his high school jazz band.
- Went to college and eventually roomed with frequently collaborator Justin Hurwitz.
- La La Land, only the third feature film he director, broke the record for most Golden Globe award wins and tied the record for most Oscar nominations for a single film.
- Was the youngest person to win Best Director at the Golden Globes and at the Academy Awards with his 2017 win for La La Land.
Damien ChazelleJanuary 19, 1985 (age 39)Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Bio
- Both of his parents are college professors, teaching at schools like Yale and Princeton.
- Wanted to be a jazz musician before deciding to focus on filmmaking.
- Based the film Whiplash on his own experiences in his high school jazz band.
- Went to college and eventually roomed with frequently collaborator Justin Hurwitz.
- La La Land, only the third feature film he director, broke the record for most Golden Globe award wins and tied the record for most Oscar nominations for a single film.
- Was the youngest person to win Best Director at the Golden Globes and at the Academy Awards with his 2017 win for La La Land.
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