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Barry Sonnenfeld

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: April 1, 1953

A former director of photographer who made the successful transition into directing features, Barry Sonnenfeld was responsible for some of the biggest hits in the 1990s, including the international sci-fi hit, “Men in Black” (1997). He previously cut his teeth as a cinematographer for Joel and Ethan Coen, shooting some of their earliest films – from “Blood Simple” (1984) through “Miller’s Crossing” (1990) – before making his own directorial debut with “The Addams Family” (1991). While he found limited success following “…more

Credits

Actor
Camera, Film & Tape
Director

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Produced (also directs) the ABC series "Pushing Daisies"

  • 2006

    Directed Robin Williams in the comedy "RV"

  • 2002

    Helmed "Men in Black II" the sequal to the 1997 hit

  • 2001

    Served as executive producer and occasional director of the Fox midseason replacement series "The Tick"

  • 2000

    In July, terminated film producing partnership with Barry Josephson; TV deal unaffected

Awards

  • 2008

    Directors Guild of America Award: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series

  • 2008

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

  • 1985

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Photography

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