- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 23, 1936
- Place of Birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for their intelligence and independence. He is noted for directing films of eclectic subjects, ranging from realism to fantasy, and often incorporating satire or subtle humor as part of his “artistic signature.” He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Kaufman has been considered a “risk taker.” He has successfully adapted novels of widely different types – from Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being to Michael Crichton’s Rising Sun; from Tom Wolfe’s heroic epic The Right Stuff to the erotic writings of Anais Nin’s Henry & June. According to film historian James Welsh, his candid treatment of adult relationships in Henry & June was considered an “artistic breakthrough by an unconventional filmmaker who was willing …
Filmography
A Look Through His Lens
movieA Look Through His Lens
2024 · Self
movieIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023 · Characters
movieAlgren
2021 · Self
tvThe Right Stuff
2020 · Screenplay
movieFriedkin Uncut
2018 · Self
movieHemingway & Gellhorn
2012 · Director
movieIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 · Characters
movieFog City Mavericks
2007 · Self
movieEmotional History: The Making of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'
2006 · Self
movieTwisted
2004 · Director
movieRealizing The Right Stuff
2003 · Director
movieQuills
2000 · Director
tvMontana Jones
1994 · Original Story
movieRising Sun
1993 · Director, Screenplay
movieHenry & June
1990 · Director, Screenplay
movieIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989 · Characters
movieThe Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 · Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
movieIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 · Characters
movieThe Right Stuff
1983 · Screenplay, Director
movieRaiders of the Lost Ark
1981 · Story
movieThe Wanderers
1979 · Director, Screenplay
movieInvasion of the Body Snatchers
1978 · City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice), Director
movieThe Outlaw Josey Wales
1976 · Screenplay
movieThe White Dawn
1974 · Director
movieThe Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
1972 · Director, Writer
movieFearless Frank
1969 · Writer, Director, Producer
movieGoldstein
1965 · Writer, Producer, Editor, Director