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Brian De Palma is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the genres of crime, horror, and suspense. He has directed some of the most iconic films of the past four decades, including Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), and Mission: Impossible (1996). De Palma was born on September 11, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Columbia University, where he studied physics and mathematics. He later switched to filmmaking, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1964. De Palma's first feature film was the low-budget horror film Sisters (1973). He went on to direct a number of critically acclaimed films, including Carrie (1976), Dressed to Kill (1980), Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), and Mission: Impossible (1996). De Palma has been nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Director for The Untouchables (1987) and Best Original Screenplay for Scarface (1983). He has also been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, for Best Director for The Untouchables (1987) and Best Screenplay for Scarface (1983) and Mission: Impossible (1996). As of 2021, Brian De Palma's net worth is estimated to be roughly $50 million.

Popular As Brian Russell De Palma
Occupation director,writer,producer
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 11 September 1940
Birthday 11 September
Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Brian De Palma Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Brian De Palma height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .

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Height 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Who Is Brian De Palma's Wife?

His wife is Nancy Allen (m. 1979-1984) Gale Anne Hurd (m. 1991-1993) Darnell Gregorio (m. 1995-1997)
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Wife Nancy Allen (m. 1979-1984) Gale Anne Hurd (m. 1991-1993) Darnell Gregorio (m. 1995-1997)
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Children Piper De Palma, Lolita de Palma, Cameron De Palma

Brian De Palma Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Brian De Palma worth at the age of 82 years old? Brian De Palma’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Brian De Palma's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Timeline

2018

Retrospective at the Cinémathèque française in Paris in 2018 (31st May - 4th July).

2017

Retrospective at the 35th Turin International Film Festival in 2017 (24th Nov. - 2nd Dec.).

2016

Member of the 'Platform' jury at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2016.

2003

Ex-stepfather of The O.C. (2003) actress Willa Holland and Brianna Holland.

2002

Retrospective at the Centre Pompidou in Paris in 2002 (6th Feb. - 4th March).

2000

De Palma hasn't shot a film in America since Mission to Mars (2000). His last 5 features were shot in France, Bulgaria, Jordan, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands.

1998

He was considered to direct The Truman Show (1998).

1996

Second daughter, Piper De Palma, born October 21 1996 in Palo Alto, California.

1991

First child with Gale Anne Hurd, Lolita, born September 19, 1991.

1988

He was originally assigned to direct The Accused (1988).

1987

Two of his films are based on television shows: The Untouchables (1987) and Mission: Impossible (1996).

1983

Has said that Scarface (1983) and Body Double (1984) are the two films of his that have been attacked the most. Dressed to Kill (1980) also received a lot of negative attention as well.

1980

Won top prize in regional Science Fair in high school. Project was "An Analog Computer to Solve Differential Equations." Cf. computer nerd in Dressed to Kill (1980).

1977

Though it's already known he assisted George Lucas several times while Lucas was making Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), he was a little skeptic and critical about the final product, after seeing for the first time, quoting "What is this crap about the force?". Source: Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003).

1976

He also filmed a novel of Stephen King: Carrie (1976).

1973

Received a special thanks credit in Mean Streets (1973) for introducing Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro to one another.

1972

Brian De Palma is the son of a surgeon. He studied physics but at the same time felt his dedication for the movies and made some short films. After seven independent productions he had his first success with Sisters (1972) and his voyeuristic style. Restlessly he worked on big projects with the script writers Paul Schrader, John Farris and Oliver Stone.

1970

In the 1970s, De Palma helped a close friend on a film project. He helped audition and interview actors. When the film was shot, DePalma did some uncredited writing on an opening "scrawl," a device the friend thought of at the last minute to help explain events in the film, so the audience would not be confused. The friend was George Lucas and the film was Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977).

1962

His three favorite films are Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Red Shoes (1948) and Vertigo (1958).

1958

Went to see Vertigo (1958) at Radio City Music Hall when it was originally released in 1958.

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