Bryan Singer

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Biography

After making one of the most talked-about films of the 1990s, "The Usual Suspects" (1995), director Bryan Singer was tagged as being one of the more talented filmmakers of his generation. The surprise success of the film - as well as its submergence into the cultural zeitgeist - gave Singer the proverbial keys to the kingdom, allowing him unfettered access to some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. Though he followed "The Usual Suspects" …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

September 17, 1965

Career Milestones

2013

Directed action fantasy film "Jack the Giant Slayer"

2012

Executive produced and directed failed "Munsters" reboot "Mockingbird Lane" (NBC)

2011

Produced prequel to "X-Men" film series titled "X-Men: First Class"

2008

Directed Tom Cruise in "Valkyrie," a historical thriller set in Nazi Germany during World War II

2006

Directed Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel in "Superman Returns"

2004

Executive produced Fox medical drama "House"; also directed pilot episode

2002

Returned to direct sequel "X2"

2000

Directed McKellen and Davison in feature adaptation of "X-Men" ; worked on script with friend and partner Tom DeSanto

1998

Directed "Apt Pupil" from a screenplay written by Brandon Boyce; first collaboration with actors Ian McKellen and Bruce Davison

1995

Earned critical acclaim for directing "The Usual Suspects," written by McQuarrie, and composed and edited by Ottman

1993

Made feature directing debut with "Public Access"; also co-scripted with childhood pal Christopher McQuarrie

1988

Worked with many childhood friends on first short "Lion's Den," including actor Ethan Hawke and editor John Ottman

Awards

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in House

2008

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in House

2007

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in House

2006

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in House

1995

Seattle International Film Festival for Best Director Golden Space Needle Award in The Usual Suspects

1995

BAFTA Award for Film in The Usual Suspects