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Steven Soderbergh: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Steven Andrew Soderbergh
  • Birth Place: Atlanta, GA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/14/1963, Capricorn
  • Profession: Director; producer; writer; editor; cinematographer
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Steven Soderbergh Fast Facts:
  • Father was the College of Education dean at Louisiana State University.
  • Began taking film classes while still in high school.
  • First break was in 1986 when he directed a full-length concert film for the band Yes.
  • Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989 for his feature-film debut: Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
  • Often serves as cinematographer on his own movies using the pseudonym Peter Andrews.
  • Often serves as editor on his own movies using the pseudonym Mary Ann Bernard.
  • Steven Soderbergh Relationships:
  • Betsy Brantley - Ex-wife
  • Charles Soderbergh - Brother
  • Jules Asner - Wife
  • Katherine Soderbergh - Sister
  • Mary Ann Soderbergh - Mother
  • Mary Soderbergh - Sister
  • Peter Andrew Soderbergh - Father
  • Peter Soderbergh - Brother
  • Sarah Soderbergh - Daughter
  • Susan Soderbergh - Sister
  • Steven Soderbergh Awards:
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
  • 1989 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
  • 2009 Emmy: Outstanding Nonfiction Special - Nominee
  • 2001 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2001 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1990 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • College:
  • Attended Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

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