David O. Russell

Birth Name:

David Owen Russell

Birth Place:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Soundtrack, Camera department, Script department

Julianne Moore, Robert De Niro Will Star in a TV Series from David O. Russell

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Tue, Aug 9, 2016

Julianne Moore, Robert De Niro Will Star in a TV Series from David O. Russell

Did Jennifer Lawrence Get Into an On-Set Screaming Match With Director David O. Russell?

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Sun, Mar 1, 2015

Did Jennifer Lawrence Get Into an On-Set Screaming Match With Director David O. Russell?

Feud Between 12 Years a Slave Writer, Director Causes Tension at Oscars

The creative team behind 12 Years a Slave had plenty of reasons to celebrate at Sunday's Oscars, including the film taking home Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong'o, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. But it wasn't all smiles for director Steve McQueen and writer John Ridley, who are reportedly feuding with each other. The beef started when McQueen asked Ripley if he could have a shared screenplay credit on the movie, and Ripley refused, according to TheWrap. Ripley raised eyebrows at the Academy Awards on Sunday when he snubbed McQueen on his way to the stage to accept the award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and neglected to thank McQueen in his speech.

Tue, Mar 4, 2014

Feud Between 12 Years a Slave Writer, Director Causes Tension at Oscars

Oscar Surprises and Snubs: The Academy Loves Hustle, Jonah Hill, But Not Tom Hanks and Oprah

In the words of Sally Field, the Academy likes David O. Russell. It really likes him. On Thursday, Russell's American Hustle co-led (with Gravity) Thursday's Oscar nominations with 10, while Russell carved out a piece of Oscar history for himself: He's now the only director to have two films garner acting nominations in all four categories. Those weren't the only shockers though.

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Oscar Surprises and Snubs: The Academy Loves Hustle, Jonah Hill, But Not Tom Hanks and Oprah

American Hustle, Gravity Lead Oscar Nominations

American Hustle and Gravity topped Thursday's Academy Award nominations with 10 each, with the former landing nods in all four acting categories.The films will ...

Thu, Jan 16, 2014