Julie Taymor
December 15, 1952 · 73 years old
Julie Taymor (born December 15, 1952) is an American director of theater, opera and film. Taymor's work has received many accolades from critics, and she has earned two Tony Awards out of four nominations, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design, an Emmy Award, and an Academy Award nomin…
Known For
8 titles
Across the Universe
The music of The Beatles, New York in the 1960s, and the American youth's actions to protest the Vietnam War, form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.
Frida
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Titus
Titus returns victorious from war, only to plant the seeds of future turmoil for himself and his family.
The Tempest
Shakespeare's epic play is translated from page to screen, with the gender of the main character, Prospero, changed from male to female.
The Glorias
The story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's itinerant childhood and its influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women's rights worldwide.
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Join original film and Broadway stars at the Hollywood Bowl for The Lion King's 30th Anniversary concert. Lebo M, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and more reunite with special guests North West and Jennifer Hudson.
Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Filmed version of Julie Taymor's live theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy about young lovers and magical sprites.