David Cronenberg
Canadian filmmaker (born 1943)
Biography
David Paul Cronenberg (born March 15, 1943) is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is a principal originator of the body horror genre, with his films exploring visceral bodily transformation, infectious diseases, and the intertwining of the psychological, physical, and technological. Cronenberg is best known for exploring these themes through sci-fi horror films such as Shivers (1975), Scanners (1981), Videodrome (1983) and The Fly (1986), though he has also directed dramas, psychological thrillers and gangster films.
Cronenberg's films have polarized critics and audiences alike; he has earned critical acclaim and has sparked controversy for his depictions of gore and violence. The Village Voice called him "the most audacious and challenging narrative director in the English-speaking world". His films have won numerous awards, including the Special Jury Prize for Crash at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, a unique award that is distinct from the Jury Prize as it is not given annually, but only at the request of the official jury, who in this case gave the award "for originality, for daring, and for audacity".
From the 2000s to the 2020s, Cronenberg collaborated on several films with Viggo Mortensen, including A History of Violence (2005), Eastern Promises (2007), A Dangerous Method (2011) and Crimes of the Future (2022). Seven of his films were selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the most recent being The Shrouds (2024).
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Genres
- body horror film
- science fiction horror film
- thriller film
- psychological thriller film
- psychological horror film
- science fiction film
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Margaret HindsonCarolyn Zeifman
- Children
- Brandon CronenbergCaitlin CronenbergCassandra Cronenberg
- Parents
- Milton CronenbergEsther Cronenberg
- Siblings
- Denise Cronenberg
Awards & honours (18)
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture
- Special Prize of the Angoulême festival jury
- Carrosse d'or
- Order of Ontario
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Jury Prize
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
- Time Machine Award
- The George Pal Memorial Award
- Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay
- Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
Quick answers about David Cronenberg
- How old is David Cronenberg?
- David Cronenberg is 83 years old (born March 15, 1943).
- When is David Cronenberg's birthday?
- David Cronenberg was born on March 15, 1943.
- Where was David Cronenberg born?
- David Cronenberg was born in Toronto.
- What is David Cronenberg's zodiac sign?
- David Cronenberg's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- How tall is David Cronenberg?
- David Cronenberg is 1.75 m (5′9″) tall.
- What is David Cronenberg's nationality?
- David Cronenberg is a citizen of Canada.
- What does David Cronenberg do?
- David Cronenberg is known as film director, actor, film producer, film editor.
- Who has David Cronenberg been married to?
- According to Wikidata, David Cronenberg's spouses include Margaret Hindson, Carolyn Zeifman.
