Film director Barry Sonnenfeld: personal and creative biography

Barry Sonnenfeld is a bright and talented person who has gone from cameraman to famous director. More information about his education, creativity and marital status is available in the article.

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He was born in 1953, on 1 April. His homeland is one of the largest and most beautiful American cities - New York. He was brought up in a respected Jewish family. The father of our hero was an art teacher. He from the early years instilled in his son a love of beauty.

In school years, Barry was fond of photography. He could not boast of good progress. He often skipped classes to go to the cinema for another Hollywood premiere. However, the guy still managed to graduate from the school and college Hepmshire.

The beginning of creative activity

Our hero got a job as a laboratory assistant in a local university. There B. Sonnenfeld met with the brothers Cohen. Between them a warm and friendly relationship was established.

In 1978, Barry graduated from the film school, opened at New York University. For a time, he had to get by accidentally earning money. And in 1982 Sonnenfeld was offered to try himself as a cameraman. And he did not miss such a chance. Barry participated in the creation of the documentary "In Our Waters". Subsequently, this tape was nominated for an Oscar.

Soon the Coen brothers recalled themselves. They offered Sonefeld mutually beneficial cooperation. Our hero worked as a cameraman for them in creating the thriller "Just Blood". This picture was released in 1984. The work of brothers-directors Cohen and operator B. Sonnefeld was highly appreciated not only by the audience, but also by avid critics. This film won several awards at the International Film Festival, held in Portugal.

Barry Sonnenfeld continued to cooperate with the brothers Cohen. Together they created such tapes as the comedy "Raising Arizona" and the gangster drama "Miller's Crossroads." He also managed to work as an operator in films created by Denny De Vito and Rob Reiner.

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld: movies

Since the mid-1980s, Barry began to master new professions - the actor and producer. And the company "Orion Pictures" appointed him director of the comedy picture "The Family Adams". In November 1991, one of the American channels hosted the premiere of this unusual and fascinating series. The comedy "The Family Adams" had an incredible success.

In 1993, Barry Sonnenfeld presented the second director's work. It's about the romantic comedy "Concierge".

In his paintings director Sonnenfeld shows a great sense of humor and a fascinating (sometimes heart-wrenching) story. A striking example of this is his comedy "Get Short" (1995). The main role (the pawnbroker of Chile Palmer) received the incomparable John Travolta.

"Men in Black"

In 1996 Steven Spielberg contacted him on the phone. The meeting of the two directors took place in one of the New York cafes. They agreed to create a fantastically comedic action movie "Men in Black". And soon began to work.

The main male role was given to the dark-skinned actor Will Smith. His partner in the film was Tommy Lee Jones, who played Kevin Browney. A few words about the plot. Two government agents go in search of newcomers, who are "disguised" as ordinary people. At their disposal is the most powerful and modern weapon.

The fantasy comedy thriller had a wild success. His budget was $ 90 million, and box office fees exceeded $ 580 million. Subsequently, the second and third parts of the "Men in Black" were removed.

Let's list the most interesting director's works of our hero for 2006-2017:

• Family comedy tape "Madhouse on wheels" (2006);
• A series in the fantasy genre "Dead On Demand" (2007);
• The French-Chinese comedy "Nine Lives" (2016);
• American mystical-dramatic series "Lemony Snicket: 33 misfortunes" (2017).

Personal life

His second half Barry Sonnenfeld has long met. In 1989, the director entered into a legal marriage with Susan Ringo. His chosen one is a professional actress and film producer.

In May 1993, the couple had a common daughter. The baby was called Chloe. She followed in the footsteps of her parents and connected her fate with the cinema. Chloe Sonnefeld is an actress who started acting in films from the age of 4. You could see her in "Men in Black" (in the second and third part) and the adventure comedy "The Madman on Wheels".

Finally

Now you know where B. Sonnenfeld was born and built his career. Biography, creativity and his personal life - all this was considered by us. Let's wish the director more interesting ideas, prestigious awards and devoted fans!