Martin Scorsese
- Born:
- November 17, 1942, Queens, New York City, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Film Historian
Early Life and Education
- Raised in Little Italy, Manhattan.
- Initially intended to become a priest.
- Graduated with a BA in English Literature in 1964 and an MA in Film in 1966 from New York University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career making short films, including What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963).
- Rose to prominence in the 1970s with films like Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976).
- Known for his collaborations with actors such as Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006).
- Received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1997.
- Founded The Film Foundation, dedicated to film preservation.
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Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Director, Co-writer |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver | Director |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Director |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Director, Co-writer |
| 1995 | Casino | Director, Co-writer |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | Director |
| 2006 | The Departed | Director |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | Director |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Director, Producer |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Director, Producer, Co-writer |
Legacy and Impact
Martin Scorsese is regarded as one of the most influential and important filmmakers in cinematic history. His films are known for their gritty realism, complex characters, and innovative filmmaking techniques. He has significantly impacted generations of filmmakers and continues to be a major force in the film industry.