Jan de Bont

Birth Name:

Jan de Bont

Profession

Cinematographer, Producer, Camera department, Director, Writer, Actor, Editor

Joined the American Society of Cinematographers in 1990
Studied at the Amsterdam Film Academy
One of 17 children
Gained widespread acclaim for his directorial debut, "Speed" in 1994, which would help him land "Twister" shortly after
Injured on the set of "Roar", almost being scalped by a lion

1993CableACE - Direction of Photography and/or Lighting Direction in a Comedy or Dramatic Series:Nominated
1994Honorable Mentions (The Next Ten Best Picture Contenders) - Honorable Mentions:Winner
1995Saturn Award - Best Director:Nominated
1997Stinker Award - Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!):Nominated
1998Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
1998Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
1998Razzie Award - Worst Screenplay:Nominated
1999Stinker Award - Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!):Nominated
2000Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated

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