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Martin Scorsese
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Martin Scorsese

Actor · born November 17, 1942

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Martin Charles Scorsese is an American filmmaker. One of the major figures of the New Hollywood era, he is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential directors in the history of cinema.

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  1. ~34Named Palme d'Or1976
  2. 33Notable work: Taxi DriverFebruary 8, 1976
  3. 47Notable work: GoodfellasSeptember 8, 1990
  4. ~53Named Golden Bear1995
  5. ~61Named Golden Globe Awards2003
  6. ~64Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director2006
  7. 63Notable work: The DepartedSeptember 26, 2006
  8. 64Received the Academy Award for Best DirectorFebruary 25, 2007
  9. ~68Received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award2010
  10. 67Notable work: Shutter IslandFebruary 13, 2010
  11. 71Notable work: The Wolf of Wall StreetDecember 17, 2013

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1944 · United States

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Musician

1966–1997 · United States

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