Taylor Hackford

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.1968

Gender

Male

Birthday

31-Dec-1944

Age

(82 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Also Known As
  • NO INFO PROVIDED

Taylor Hackford

Biography

Taylor Edwin Hackford (born December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "The Devil's Advocate" (1997) and "Proof of Life" (2000), and for directing Jamie Foxx to an Academy Award for Best Actor in "Ray" (2004). Hackford served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2009 to 2013.


Credits

First Works First Works (1989) Character: Self
First Works is an exciting collection of uncensored interviews with this generation's most successful filmmakers. Academy Award winners Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind), Oliver Stone (Born On The Fourth Of July), and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) reveal their major influences, inspirations, and thoughts on the process of making movies. Featured clips include footage of award-winning student films and from blockbuster hits such as Platoon and Lethal Weapon. Golden Globes and Oscar nominee Martin Scorsese on religion, and Susan Seidelman, director of Sex And The City bridges the gender gap. Find out how past experiences, triumphs, and tragedies shape the work of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood.
Melville, le dernier samouraï Melville, le dernier samouraï (2020) Character: Self
Like nobody else Jean-Pierre Melville influenced modern filmmaking. This documentary follows his creative process step by step, showing him becoming the father of the Nouvelle Vague and one of the most iconic directors of French cinema.
Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights' Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights' (2006) Character: Self
DVD featurette about the 1985 film "White Nights," with interviews from Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren and Isabella Rossellini.
Budd Boetticher: A Study in Self-Determination Budd Boetticher: A Study in Self-Determination (1971) Character: N/A
A documentary about American film director Budd Boetticher
Brando: An Icon Is Born Brando: An Icon Is Born (2007) Character: Himself
A short retroperspective feature on Brando's influence on acting itself and the cultural impact of his role in "The Wild One".
Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration (2010) Character: Self
Interviews analyzing and looking back at the making of, and the impact made by, of one of the greatest epic films ever produced.
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth (2008) Character: Self
Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Good Men Good Men (2024) Character: Self
After the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what constitutes being a "good man" in today's world. This voyage of discovery leads him to interview more than fifty of his friends, both men and women who he considers to be "good people," about their views on everything from how they were parented to their thoughts on feminism, change, and regrets they might have. Their answers both surprises and enlighten both the viewers and Bobby, himself.
A Friend in New Orleans A Friend in New Orleans (1992) Character: Himself
This highly-opinionated guide to eating, drinking, dancing, shopping and lodging in New Orleans was compiled by Chappy Hardy, John Goodman and their "friends" , seasoned New Orleans insiders- without the support of advertisers. Whether bound for Mardi Gras, the Jazz Festival or a meandering tour of one of the most unique cities in the world, A Friend In New Orleans will tell you what not to wear to Galatoire's, where to find crawfish pie (and how to pronounce it) which hotel has a basketball court and other such important miscellany.
100 Greatest Sexy Moments 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) Character: Self
Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by new interviews with performers, filmmakers, and authors/critics.
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026) Character: Self
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That (2005) Character: Self
Documentary about filmmaker Budd Boetticher.
Becoming Iconic Becoming Iconic (2018) Character: Self
Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their first films.
Bukowski: Born Into This Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) Character: Self
Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
King on Screen King on Screen (2023) Character: Self
1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.
Casting By Casting By (2012) Character: Self
This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Il mistero di Dante Il mistero di Dante (2014) Character: Self
A journey in the footsteps of the most famous initiate of Italian Trecento, the author of the celebrated "Divine Comedy". A poet who has inspired some of the most outstanding minds in History.



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