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Steven Spielberg December 18, 1946 – By: Eno Dynowski. Steven Spielberg. Born December 18,1946. His father was Arnold Spielberg, an electrical engineer and radio operator in WWII. His mother was Leah Adler, a concert pianist. Steven Spielberg.
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Steven Spielberg • Born December 18,1946. • His father was Arnold Spielberg, an electrical engineer and radio operator in WWII. • His mother was Leah Adler, a concert pianist.
Steven Spielberg • Spielberg was married to Amy Irving from 1985 to 1989. • Spielberg is now married to Kate Capshaw. • In 1994 Spielberg founded the Shoah Foundation. • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2001. • Made officer in the French Legion of Honor in 2006*. Amy Irving and Steven Spielberg *French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte. The Order is the highest decoration in France.
Steven Spielberg • Spielberg collaborated with George Lucas on the Indiana Jones films. • Spielberg founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994.
Steven Spielberg • Spielberg’s movie Jawsgrossed more than $470 million dollars.
Steven Spielberg • Spielberg has either produced, directed, written or acted in over 80 films. • Youngest director ever signed to a long-term contract.
Award Winning Films 1998: Saving Private Ryan Award: Best Director 1993: Schindler’s List Award: Best Director, Best Picture
Nominated Films 1975: Jaws Nominated for Best Picture 1977: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Nominated for Best Director
Nominated Films 1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark Nominated for Best Picture & Best Director 1982: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Nominated for Best Picture & Best Director
Nominated Films 1985 The Color Purple Nominated for Best Picture 2005 Munich Nominated for Best Picture & Best Director