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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 Scream Until You Laugh: The Seth Putnam Story
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Dive into the chaotic, absurd, and unapologetic life of Seth Putnam, the controversial frontman of the grindcore band Anal Ct, in this gritty and darkly humorous biopic miniseries. Scream Until You Laugh chronicles the rise, fall, and eventual legacy of one of the most polarizing figures in underground music. From his suburban upbringing in Newton, Massachusetts, to his meteoric rise in the extreme metal scene, the series explores Putnam's audacious approach to music and life. Known for his abrasive lyrics, chaotic live performances, and outrageous stunts, Seth’s story is a tale of self-destruction, rebellion, and the blurred line between performance art and personal demons. The miniseries captures Seth’s infamous antics, his role in shaping the grindcore genre, and his tumultuous relationships with bandmates, fans, and the music industry. While his music and persona shocked and alienated many, Seth’s dark humor and unapologetic nature resonated deeply with others who saw him as a raw, unfiltered voice in a sanitized world.
