David Frankel



First NameDavid
Last NameFrankel
Age52
Date of BirthApril 2, 1959
Star SignAries
Occupation CategoryDirector

David Frankel (born April 2, 1959; New York City, New York) is an American director, screenwriter and executive producer. He is the son of Max Frankel, a former executive editor of The New York Times. He won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his 1996 short film Dear Diary and an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for the pilot episode of Entourage (2004), and has since directed the successful studio films The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and Marley & Me (2008). His latest effort, the birdwatching comedy The Big Year, starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, JoBeth Williams and Jack Black, will be released in October 2011.


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Filmography

Selected David Frankel film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1997
The 69th Annual Academy Awards
Himself - Winner: Best Live Action Film

Director Credits

2012
Great Hope Springs
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2011
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2008
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2004
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1996
Dear Diary
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1989
Doctor Doctor
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Producer Credits

1996
Dear Diary
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1989
Doctor Doctor
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Production Manager Credits

1984
Rituals
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Writer Credits

1992
Nervous Ticks
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1991
Teech
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1989
Doctor Doctor
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
David Frankel
Films directed by David Frankel
David Frankel
Marley & Me (2008)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special (2001–2025)
David Frankel