Baz Luhrmann

Baz Luhrmann

Name

Mark Anthony "Baz" Luhrmann

Birthplace

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Birth date

September 17, 1962

Occupation

Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Active Years

1983-present

Notable Films

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby

Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director, producer and screenwriter. He has also done some acting, although he is far better known for his directing. He famously directed William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which starred Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio. This film won "Best Direction" and "Best Screenplay" at the BAFTAs, beating the box office hit Titanic. He also directed Moulin Rouge! which starred Nicole Kidman. Recently, he directed the film, Australia, which also stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film was highly successful in Europe, although not very popular in the United States.

Currently, Baz Luhrmann is directing The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Toby Maguire.