David O. Russell

David O. Russell's biography

David O. Russell is 64 years old film producer born at Manhattan. David was born on Wednesday 20th of August 1958. David is often nicknamed as David Russell. According to year of birth 1958 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 20th of August means David is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.

He is white american. David is citizen of United States of America. David is an adherent of atheism. David´s primary profession is to be film producer. You can know him also as film director, screenwriter. David is recently known as writer.

David O. Russell's family

David O. Russell's ex spouse

Janet Grillo

David O. Russell and Janet Grillo have been together since 1992 for 15 years. She is known as film producer.

David has 1 son.

David O. Russell's son: Matthew Antonio Grillo Russell

David O. Russell's son's name is Matthew Antonio Grillo Russell. He is known as actor.

David O. Russell's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Amherst College, Mamaroneck High School.

Detailed informations about David´s schools

• Graduated from Amherst College 1981, majoring in English and Political Science.

David O. Russell's career

David´s main focus is to be film producer. David is famous thanks to The Director of Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle..

Awards and competitions

David O. Russell's Awards

• The only director to helm two consecutively-released films (Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and American Hustle (2013)) that were nominated for Academy Awards in all acting categories.

David O. Russell's Nominations

• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

What else you don't know about David O. Russell ?

David´s middle name is O..

David O. Russell's Donations

• He donates to autism research and advocates for mental health treatment.

David O. Russell's quotes

• There's nothing better than an actor who is really, really hungry to show everything they've got.
• I make every movie and scene as if it could be my last.
• People go to the movies because they want a full experience. If you're not gonna give it to them with guns or bombs, you've gotta give it to them with human opera.
• I don't think you should ever 'send a message'... I'm more interested in the people.
• Strong women are, to me, the secret to great cinema.
• I think any spiritual experience that's worthwhile is not about ego and it will humble you in some way. And also, a Zen monk once said to me, 'If you're not laughing, then you're not getting it.'
• Anything you could ever want or be you already have and are.
• I just love real characters; they're not pretentious, and every emotion is on the surface, they're regular working people. Their likes, their dislikes, their loves, their hates, their passions; they're all right there on the surface.
• I watch films incessantly. I like watching films - they're like music to me. I love it. They make me happy. They make me want to live. They make me want to get out of bed. It's like great music. [2015]
• [on David Lean's Hobson's Choice (1954)] It's a fantastic, perfect film. [2015]
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David O. Russell's body shape, eye color

Lets describe how David O. Russell looks. We will focus on David´s body shape, eye color and hair color. Body build is average. David´s eyes are tinted brown - dark. David´s hair is shade of brown - dark.