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David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American film director. His films, mostly thrillers, have received 40 nominations at the Academy Awards, including three for him as Best Director. Born in Denver, Colorado, Fincher was interested in filmmaking at an early age. He directed numerous music videos, most notably Madonna's "Express Yourself" in 1989 and "Vogue" in 1990, both of which won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction. He made his feature film debut with Alien 3 (1992), which garnered mixed reviews, followed by the thriller Seven (1995), which was better received. Fincher found lukewarm success with The Game (1997) and Fight Club (1999), but the latter eventually became a cult classic. In 2002, he returned to prominence with the thriller Panic Room starring Jodie Foster. Fincher also directed Zodiac (2007), The Social Network (2010), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and Mank (2020). For The Social Network, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and BAFTA Award for Best Direction. His biggest commercial successes are The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Gone Girl (2014), both of which grossed more than $300 million worldwide, with the former earning thirteen nominations at the Academy Awards, and eleven at the British Academy Film Awards. He also served as an executive producer and director for the Netflix series House of Cards (2013–2018) and Mindhunter (2017–2019), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode of House of Cards. Fincher was the co-founder of Propaganda Films, a film, and music.
David Fincher
Director
for Director in Excitable Boy: The Life and Music of Warren Zevon
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Excitable Boy is a gritty and poignant miniseries that chronicles the life of one of rock’s most complex and misunderstood icons, Warren Zevon. From his turbulent early years in the shadows of Los Angeles’ music scene to his explosive fame and unexpected mortality, this series dives deep into the stories behind Zevon’s groundbreaking songs—blurring the lines between humor, horror, and heartache. Each episode blends Zevon’s wild personal journey with the unforgettable music that earned him his place in the rock and roll pantheon. Known for his razor-sharp lyrics, dark humor, and vivid storytelling, Zevon’s life was as dramatic and unpredictable as his songs. Excitable Boy will capture the grit of the rock-and-roll lifestyle, the heartache of unacknowledged genius, and the fragility of a man who lived and loved on the edge. It’s a story of reinvention, redemption, and artistic expression, underscored by one of the most unique voices of the 20th century.
