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| birth_place = [[Vienna]], Austria |
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| nationality = Austrian |
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| occupation = Director, producer |
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'''Francis Lawrence''' (born March 26, 1971)<ref>''[http://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/306667/Francis-Lawrence/biography Biografie of Francis Lawrence]'' on [http://www.nytimes.com nytimes.com]</ref> is an Austrian-born American director and producer. |
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==Life and career== |
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Lawrence was born of American parents in [[Vienna]], Austria. His father is a physicist who taught at [[California State University, Northridge]] and his mother is V.P. Technology at a PR agency.<ref name="LATimes">{{cite news |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2005/feb/19/entertainment/et-constantine19?pg=3 |title=From MTV to wrestling with Satan |work=LATimes.com |accessdate=April 27, 2011 |first=Chris |last=Lee |date=February 19, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2007/dec/13/entertainment/et-francis13 |title=Finding hope in dystopia |work=LATimes.com |accessdate=April 27, 2011 |first=Paul |last=Brownfield |date=December 13, 2007}}</ref> He moved to Los Angeles at the age of three.<ref name="LATimes" /> Lawrence worked as 2nd assistant camera on the feature ''[[Pump Up the Volume (film)|Pump Up the Volume]]'' directed by [[Allan Moyle]] prior to earning his bachelor's degree in film production at [[Loyola Marymount University]] Film School. He went on to work as first AD on the feature ''[[Marching out of Time]]'' directed by [[Anton Vassil]] in 1993. Francis Lawrence then joined ex-classmate Mike Rosen in co-directing music videos. Lawrence directed his first music video for [[Michael Blakey (music producer)|Michael Blakey]], president of Atico Records and Tidal Force drummer for that band's single, ''A Man Rides Through''. Soon, Lawrence became known for his original and imaginative music video scripts and visual directing style. |
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He eventually joined a major new production company and his successful career as music video director, having worked with stars like [[Rihanna]], [[Green Day]], [[Britney Spears]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Jay-Z]], [[Avril Lavigne]], [[Aerosmith]], [[Janet Jackson]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Lady Gaga]], [[Fastball (band)|Fastball]], [[Lisa Marie Presley]], [[Destiny's Child]], [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]], [[Gwen Stefani]], [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], [[Shakira]], and [[Missy Elliott]]. He has also directed numerous [[Television advertisement|commercials]] for clients such as ''[[Coca-Cola]]'', ''[[L'Oréal]]'', ''[[Calvin Klein]]'', ''[[Pepsi-Cola]]'', ''[[Maybelline]]'', ''[[Kid's Footlocker]]'', ''[[Bacardi]]'', ''[[McDonalds]]'', ''[[Gap (clothing retailer)|GAP]]'', ''[[Bud Light]]'', ''[[CoverGirl]]'', ''[[Oldsmobile]]'' and ''[[Disneyland]]''. In 2005, his feature film debut was ''[[Constantine (film)|Constantine]]'' based on the ''[[Hellblazer]]'' comic book, starring [[Keanu Reeves]]. |
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In 2007, he directed ''[[I Am Legend (film)|I Am Legend]]'' (based on the [[Richard Matheson]] [[I Am Legend (novel)|novel]]), with [[Will Smith]]. In 2011, he directed ''[[Water for Elephants (film)|Water for Elephants]]''. In 2012, Lawrence directed and executive produced the pilot episode of the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] [[paranormal]] series, ''[[Touch (2012 TV series)|Touch]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=TOUCH Attracts A Lethal Weapon – Danny Glover Joins FOX Pilot|url=http://seriable.com/danny-glover-touch-fox-arthur-dewitt/|publisher=Seriable}}</ref> He is currently signed to DNA Inc. In 2011, he won a [[53rd Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video|Best Music Video, Short Form]] for directing [[Lady Gaga]]'s "[[Bad Romance]]" music video. |
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In April 2012, [[Lionsgate Films]] announced that Lawrence had been selected to direct the film adaptation of the novel ''[[Catching Fire]]''.<ref name="CBS News">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57417644-10391698/francis-lawrence-to-direct-the-hunger-games-sequel-catching-fire/ |title=Francis Lawrence to direct "The Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire" |work=CBSNews.com |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |first=Jessica |last=Dershowitz |date=April 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/francis-lawrence-is-the-choice-for-catching-fire/ "Director Francis Lawrence Chosen For ‘Catching Fire’ Sequel To ‘Hunger Games’"]. ''[[Deadline.com]]''. Retrieved 2012-04-29.</ref> The book and film were the sequel to the blockbuster hit, ''[[The Hunger Games (film)|The Hunger Games]]'' starring [[Jennifer Lawrence]]. This film adaptation of ''The Hunger Games'' was directed by [[Gary Ross]], and both novels were written by [[Suzanne Collins]]. Lawrence was officially confirmed as the director for the film on May 3, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Staskiewicz |first=Keith |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/05/03/francis-lawrence-confirmed-as-catching-fire-director/ |title=Francis Lawrence confirmed as 'Catching Fire' director |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=May 3, 2012 |accessdate=May 3, 2012}}</ref> He was back to direct the two final parts of the series: ''[[The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1]]'' (2014) and ''[[The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2|Part 2]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/hunger-games-mockingjay-francis-lawrence/207898/|title='Exclusive: Francis Lawrence to Direct Remainder of THE HUNGER GAMES Franchise with Two-Part Adaptation of MOCKINGJAY′|publisher=Collider.com|date=November 1, 2012}}</ref> |
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| Born | March 26, 1971 Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Francis Lawrence (born March 26, 1971)[1] is an Austrian-born American director and producer.
Life and career
Lawrence was born of American parents in Vienna, Austria. His father is a physicist who taught at California State University, Northridge and his mother is V.P. Technology at a PR agency.[2][3] He moved to Los Angeles at the age of three.[2] Lawrence worked as 2nd assistant camera on the feature Pump Up the Volume directed by Allan Moyle prior to earning his bachelor's degree in film production at Loyola Marymount University Film School. He went on to work as first AD on the feature Marching out of Time directed by Anton Vassil in 1993. Francis Lawrence then joined ex-classmate Mike Rosen in co-directing music videos. Lawrence directed his first music video for Michael Blakey, president of Atico Records and Tidal Force drummer for that band's single, A Man Rides Through. Soon, Lawrence became known for his original and imaginative music video scripts and visual directing style.
He eventually joined a major new production company and his successful career as music video director, having worked with stars like Rihanna, Green Day, Britney Spears, The Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Avril Lavigne, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Fastball, Lisa Marie Presley, Destiny's Child, Garbage, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Shakira, and Missy Elliott. He has also directed numerous commercials for clients such as Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Calvin Klein, Pepsi-Cola, Maybelline, Kid's Footlocker, Bacardi, McDonalds, GAP, Bud Light, CoverGirl, Oldsmobile and Disneyland. In 2005, his feature film debut was Constantine based on the Hellblazer comic book, starring Keanu Reeves.
In 2007, he directed I Am Legend (based on the Richard Matheson novel), with Will Smith. In 2011, he directed Water for Elephants. In 2012, Lawrence directed and executive produced the pilot episode of the Fox paranormal series, Touch.[4] He is currently signed to DNA Inc. In 2011, he won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form for directing Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" music video.
In April 2012, Lionsgate Films announced that Lawrence had been selected to direct the film adaptation of the novel Catching Fire.[5][6] The book and film were the sequel to the blockbuster hit, The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence. This film adaptation of The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross, and both novels were written by Suzanne Collins. Lawrence was officially confirmed as the director for the film on May 3, 2012.[7] He was back to direct the two final parts of the series: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015).[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1993 | Marching Out of Time | Assistant director |
| 2005 | Constantine | Director |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | Director |
| 2011 | Water for Elephants | Director |
| 2012 | Gotham | Director; Fox television film |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Director |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 | Director; |
| 2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 | Director; Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Producer | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kings | All episodes | "Pilot: Goliath: Part 1" (Season 1, Episode 1) "Prosperity" (Season 1, Episode 3) "First Night" (Season 1, Episode 4) |
| 2012–13 | Touch | All episodes | "Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) |
Music videos
References
- ^ Biografie of Francis Lawrence on nytimes.com
- ^ a b Lee, Chris (February 19, 2005). "From MTV to wrestling with Satan". LATimes.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ Brownfield, Paul (December 13, 2007). "Finding hope in dystopia". LATimes.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ "TOUCH Attracts A Lethal Weapon – Danny Glover Joins FOX Pilot". Seriable.
- ^ Dershowitz, Jessica (April 20, 2012). "Francis Lawrence to direct "The Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire"". CBSNews.com. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ "Director Francis Lawrence Chosen For ‘Catching Fire’ Sequel To ‘Hunger Games’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
- ^ Staskiewicz, Keith (May 3, 2012). "Francis Lawrence confirmed as 'Catching Fire' director". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ "'Exclusive: Francis Lawrence to Direct Remainder of THE HUNGER GAMES Franchise with Two-Part Adaptation of MOCKINGJAY′". Collider.com. November 1, 2012.
- ^ "For the Record: Quick News on Lindsay Lohan, Usher, White Stripes, Gwen Stefani, Jesse McCartney, Pink and More".
External links
- Francis Lawrence at IMDb
- Francis Lawrence at the mvdbase.com
- Biografie of Francis Lawrence at The New York Times
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- Advertising directors
- American expatriates in Austria
- American film directors
- American music video directors
- Austrian people of American descent
- Film directors from California
- Film producers from California
- Grammy Award-winning artists
- Latin Grammy Award winners
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction
- Musicians from Vienna
- People from Los Angeles, California
- English-language film directors