Álex de la Iglesia
Spanish film director and producer.
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Álex de la Iglesia is a Spanish film director and producer. Born on 4 December 1965 in Bilbao, Iglesia is 60.
Positions held include President of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (2009–2011). Iglesia studied at University of Deusto. Honours include Goya Award for Best Director, Time Machine Award and Silver Lion, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Álex de la Iglesia is No. 35,108 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 December 1965, Bilbao (age 60)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Film director, film producer, screenwriter
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- University of Deusto
- Languages
- Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 33
Did you know
Was 44 when first president of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (2009).
Shares a birthday with Francisco Franco and Rainer Maria Rilke.
One of 36 people in the Index born in Bilbao, with Ander Herrera.
Has a Wikipedia article in 33 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2009–2011President of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences
Connections
- SpouseCarolina Bang
Honours and works
Awards
- Goya Award for Best Director1996
- Time Machine Award2005
- Silver Lion2010
- Silver Medal of the Community of Madrid2016
- Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts2020
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