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Albert Magnoli
Born1953 or 1954 (age 70–71)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
Occupation(s)Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor
Years active1979–present

Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for helming the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash (replacement director), Street Knight, and American Anthem. Magnoli also served as editor of the 1984 film Reckless.

Career

Magnoli graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[2] in 1981.[3]

In 1989, Magnoli briefly (from February to November) served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4]

Accolades

In 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[5]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b The San Bernardino County Sun: July 16, 1984. Quote: "It also marks the first time 30-year-old Magnoli was ever asked to direct".
  2. ^ "Noted Directors' Student Films Will Be Featured In USC Benefit". Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1987.
  3. ^ "Purple Rain 30th Anniversary Interview: Albert Magnoli". Biography.com.
  4. ^ "Albert Magnoli - Prince Vault".
  5. ^ Chow, Andrew R. (December 11, 2019). "See the 25 New Additions to the National Film Registry, From Purple Rain to Clerks". Time. New York, NY. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  6. ^ "Jazz". IMDb.
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