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Howard Kelly Jack Fincher
Known as Jack Fincher is David's father. He was an American screenwriter and journalist who had written for various magazines and periodicals, notably as San Francisco bureau chief of Life magazine. -
Date Of Birth
David Andrew Leo Fincher was born in Denver, Colorado. His mother, Claire Boettcher who was a drug addiction mental health nurse. The father was Jack Fincher, a screenwriter and journalist. -
San Anselmo, California
Fincher moved here when he was 2. Neighbors with George Lucas a filmmaker who inspired him. He created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. -
Education
Moved to Ashland, Oregon as a teenager and attended Ashland High School. He directed plays and designed sets and lighting after school, was a non-union projectionist at Varsity Theatre. -
TV Commercials
Directing tv commercials for multiple companies such as Nike, Levi, Converse, Pepsi, Revlon, Coca-Cola and more. -
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Music Videos
Fincher was credited as a director for 53 music videos. He referred to his productions of videos as "film school" which he learned how to work efficiently within a small budget and time frame. Directed for Michael Jackson, Madonna, Aerosmith and more. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union
The disintegration of the Soviet Union led to the collapse of the national film distribution system and drastically reduced state subsidies in former Soviet republics. This created a difficult period for the film industries in these regions, with many filmmakers facing financial challenges. -
Globalization Of The Film Industry
The increase of globalization brought new opportunities and challenges for directors. Hollywood studios expanded in to new international markets, particularly in Eastern Europe and Asia. It raised questions about cultural and financial dominance of American cinema. Also, increasing competition. -
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Donya Fiorentino
David married Donya, who was a model and later got into photographer. She also appeared in some tv shows and films. They have a daughter named Phelix. They Divorced five years later. She got remarried to a famous actor Gary Oldman and had two more children. -
"Alien 3"
A science fiction horror film that was apart of The Alien Sequels. This was his first film he directed and ended up disowning the film, deeming it unfaithful to his original vision due to studio interference. -
Phelix Imogen Fincher
The only daughter of David and Donya. Born in Los Angeles. Despite the families popularity, she found her identity with schooling and athletics. She became famous for her volleyball skills through UCLA. -
"Seven"
A American crime thriller film where they try to stop a serial killer from committing a series of murders. -
Cean Chaffin
Married Cean Chaffin who is a American film producer and are still together. -
"Fight Club"
An American drama film that tells a story of an alienated office worker and a charismatic nihilist who start an under ground club at which disaffected young men violently fighting each other. The film has acquired a cult following despite an enduring critical response that is split between celebrating violence and promotes fascism and others seeing it as a critique of consumerism and toxic masculinity. -
"Zodiac"
A American mystery thriller film based on the manhunt of the Zodiac Killer, who was a serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area. -
Academy Reward For Best Director
He was nominated three times. In 2008, for the film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". In 2010 for "The Social Network". In 2020 for "Mank". -
BAFTA Award for Best Director
"The Social Network" film that he got a bunch of nominations for he won a BAFTA Award as well. -
"The Social Network"
A American biographical drama film, portraying the founding of social networking website Facebook. -
"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"
A mystery thriller film that tells the story Blomkvist's investigation to find out what happened to a girl from a wealthy family who disappeared 40 years ago. -
Golden Globe Award
He won this award due to "The Social Network". This film received multiple nominations. -
"Gone Girl"
A psychological thriller film where the husband becomes the prime suspect for his wife disappearance. -