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Rod Lurie Biography

Birth Name:Rod Lurie

Birth Place:Israel

Profession Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1984
  • Son of political cartoonist and journalist Ranan Lurie
  • His directorial debut came in 1999 with the film "Deterrence․"
  • Worked as a reporter and film critic for the New York Daily, Premiere, Movieline and the radio stations KMPS and KABC
  • Served as an Air Defense Artillery officer for the US Army before pursuing an acting career
  • Published the book "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Moviemaking, Con Games, and Murder in Glitter City․"

Awards

  • 2001Alan J. Pakula Award-: winner
  • 2001PFCS Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
  • 2021Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2022Top 15 Award-Best Narrative Film: winner