| First Name | Brian |
| Last Name | De Palma |
| Full Name at Birth | Brian Russell de Palma |
| Age | 71 |
| Date of Birth | September 11, 1940 |
| Birthplace | Newark, NJ |
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Friends School, Philadelphia |
| University | BA, Columbia University (1962)MA, Sarah Lawrence College (1964) |
| Occupation Category | Film Director |
| Claim to Fame | Carrie, Carlitos Way |
Brian Russell De Palma (born September 11, 1940) is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films, including such box office successes as Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, The Untouchables, and Mission: Impossible.
Selected Brian De Palma film and TV show credits: