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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 Glycerine: The Story of Bush
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Dive into the raw, electrifying, and turbulent journey of Bush, the British rock band that defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the global music scene. Glycerine is a gripping biopic miniseries that chronicles the band’s formation in London in 1992, their meteoric rise to fame during the post-grunge explosion, and their enduring legacy in the ever-changing world of rock music. Through six episodes, we’ll follow the passionate artistry of Gavin Rossdale as he navigates the challenges of fronting a British band in a genre dominated by American counterparts. From the massive success of their debut album Sixteen Stone, featuring hits like “Glycerine” and “Comedown,” to the personal and professional struggles that tested their unity, the series delves deep into the human stories behind the anthems.
