Barry Sonnenfeld
Directing Born Apr 1, 1953 New York City, New York, USA 98 credits
Biography
Barry Sonnenfeld is an American filmmaker, television director, and former cinematographer who was born in New York City, New York, on April 1, 1953. He worked as a cinematographer for the Coen Brothers before transitioning to directing and producing big-budget films. He is known for directing and producing projects such as Men in Black, and he directed films including Misery and The Addams Family, which marked his directorial debut. He returned to direct the sequel to The Addams Family. His career includes seventy-three known credits in the film and television industry, operating primarily as a director.
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Career overview
Barry Sonnenfeld is an American filmmaker, television director, and former cinematographer who was born on April 1, 1953, in New York City, New York, USA. Early in his career, he worked as a cinematographer for the Coen Brothers. He later transitioned into directing and producing, establishing himself with big budget films.
Among his notable works as a director are Men in Black, Misery, and The Addams Family. His directorial work on The Addams Family served as his feature film debut and was successful enough that he also directed the sequel. Throughout his career, Sonnenfeld has accumulated numerous known credits in the film and television industry.
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Giuliana Calandra
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Franco Ressel
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Lucio Rosato
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Eros Pagni
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Fortunato Arena
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Franco Giacobini
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Ornella Muti
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Stefano Patrizi
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Bae Yoon-gyu
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Mara Venier
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Career timeline
Disenchanted · Producer
Schmigadoon! · Executive ProducerSchmigadoon! · Director
Men in Black: International · Executive Producer
A Series of Unfortunate EventsA Series of Unfortunate EventsA Series of Unfortunate Events · Executive ProducerA Series of Unfortunate Events · DirectorA Series of Unfortunate Events · Creator
The Tick · Executive ProducerNine LivesNine Lives · DirectorShooting 'Blood Simple'
Men in Black 3Men in Black 3 · Director
Space Chimps · Producer
Pushing Daisies · ProducerPushing Daisies · DirectorEnchanted · ProducerNotes from the Underbelly · DirectorNotes from the Underbelly · Executive Producer
RVRV · DirectorRV Nation: The Culture of Road WarriorsRobin Williams: A Family AffairRobin Williams: A Family Affair
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events · Executive ProducerThe Ladykillers · Producer
Misery Loves CompanyShooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld
Men in Black IIMen in Black II · DirectorBig TroubleBig Trouble · ProducerBig Trouble · Director
The Tick · ProducerThe Tick · Director
Secret Agent Man · ProducerSecret Agent Man · CreatorThe Crew · ProducerThe Coen BrothersMetamorphosis of 'Men in Black'
Wild Wild West · DirectorWild Wild West · ProducerWild Wild West: Evil DevicesWild Wild West: Good Guys GadgetsIt's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
Maximum Bob · ProducerMaximum Bob · DirectorOut of Sight · Executive Producer
Men in BlackMen in Black · DirectorThe Making of Men in Black
Get ShortyGet Shorty · DirectorGet Shorty · Executive Producer
Late Show with David LettermanAddams Family ValuesAddams Family Values · DirectorFor Love or Money · Director
The Addams Family · DirectorBarton Fink
Misery · Director of PhotographyMisery · Second Unit DirectorMiller's Crossing · Director of PhotographyMiller's Crossing · Camera Operator
The SimpsonsWhen Harry Met Sally... · Director of Photography
Big · Director of Photography
Raising Arizona · Director of PhotographyThrow Momma from the Train · Director of PhotographyThree O'Clock High · Director of Photography
Classified Love · Director of PhotographyWisdom · Additional PhotographyWelcome Home, Bobby · Director of PhotographyHome of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson · Projection
Blood SimpleBlood Simple · Director of PhotographyCompromising Positions · Director of PhotographyDoubletake · Director of Photography
Violated · Additional PhotographyHow to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days · Director of Photography
The Wilder Summer · Director of Photography
In Our Water · Camera Operator
Full Filmography
98 titles- Disenchanted (2022) Producer
- Schmigadoon! (2021) Executive Producer
- Schmigadoon! (2021) Director
- Men in Black: International (2019) Executive Producer
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Ike Anwhistle
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Mr. Tamerlane (voice)
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) Executive Producer
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) Director
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) Creator
- The Tick (2016) Executive Producer
- Nine Lives (2016) as Cat (voice)
- Nine Lives (2016) Director
- Shooting 'Blood Simple' (2016) as Self
- Men in Black 3 (2012) as Husband Watching Launch
- Men in Black 3 (2012) Director
- Space Chimps (2008) Producer
- Pushing Daisies (2007) Producer
- Pushing Daisies (2007) Director
- Enchanted (2007) Producer
- Notes from the Underbelly (2007) Director
- Notes from the Underbelly (2007) Executive Producer
- RV (2006) as Irv
- RV (2006) Director
- RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors (2006) as Self
- Robin Williams: A Family Affair (2006) as Self
- Robin Williams: A Family Affair (2006) as Self
- Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy (2006) as Self
- RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors (2006) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Executive Producer
- The Ladykillers (2004) Producer
- Misery Loves Company (2003) as Self
- Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld (2003) as Himself
- Men in Black II (2002) as Neuralyzed Father
- Men in Black II (2002) Director
- Big Trouble (2002) as Confused Sports Radio Call In (voice)
- Big Trouble (2002) Producer
- Big Trouble (2002) Director
- Men in Black II: Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy (2002) as Self
- Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' (2002) as Self
- Men in Black II: MIB ADR (2002) as Self
- MIB ADR (2002) as Self
- Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' (2002) as Self
- Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes (2002) as Self
- Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy (2002) as Self
- Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002) as Self
- The Tick (2001) Producer
- The Tick (2001) Director
- Secret Agent Man (2000) Producer
- Secret Agent Man (2000) Creator
- The Crew (2000) Producer
- The Coen Brothers (2000) as Self
- Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black' (2000) as Self
- Wild Wild West (1999) Director
- Wild Wild West (1999) Producer
- Wild Wild West: Evil Devices (1999) as Himself
- Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets (1999) as Self
- It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' (1999) as Self
- Wild Wild West: Loveless's Ladies (1999) as Himself
- Maximum Bob (1998) Producer
- Maximum Bob (1998) Director
- Out of Sight (1998) Executive Producer
- Men in Black (1997) as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
- Men in Black (1997) Director
- The Making of Men in Black (1997) as Self
- Get Shorty (1995) as Doorman
- Get Shorty (1995) Director
- Get Shorty (1995) Executive Producer
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Addams Family Values (1993) as Mr. Glicker
- Addams Family Values (1993) Director
- For Love or Money (1993) Director
- The Addams Family (1991) Director
- Barton Fink (1991) as Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited)
- Misery (1990) Director of Photography
- Misery (1990) Second Unit Director
- Miller's Crossing (1990) Director of Photography
- Miller's Crossing (1990) Camera Operator
- The Simpsons (1989) as Mr. Ho-Hum (voice)
- When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Director of Photography
- Big (1988) Director of Photography
- Raising Arizona (1987) Director of Photography
- Throw Momma from the Train (1987) Director of Photography
- Three O'Clock High (1987) Director of Photography
- Classified Love (1986) Director of Photography
- Wisdom (1986) Additional Photography
- Welcome Home, Bobby (1986) Director of Photography
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) Projection
- Blood Simple (1985) as Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)
- Blood Simple (1985) Director of Photography
- Compromising Positions (1985) Director of Photography
- Doubletake (1985) Director of Photography
- Violated (1984) Additional Photography
- How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days (1984) Director of Photography
- The Wilder Summer (1983) Director of Photography
- In Our Water (1982) Camera Operator
- Beverly Hills Cop Director
- Beverly Hills Cop Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barry Sonnenfeld best known for?
Barry Sonnenfeld is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disenchanted (2022), Schmigadoon! (2021), Schmigadoon! (2021), Men in Black: International (2019).
When and where was Barry Sonnenfeld born?
Barry Sonnenfeld was born on April 1, 1953 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Barry Sonnenfeld have?
Barry Sonnenfeld has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2022.
What is Barry Sonnenfeld's background in cinema and television?
Barry Sonnenfeld is an American filmmaker, television director, and former cinematographer who was born in New York City, New York, on April 1, 1953. He worked as a cinematographer for the Coen Brothers before transitioning to directing and producing big-budget films. He is known for directing and producing projects su...
Barry Sonnenfeld by the numbers
98credits
75films
23TV series
1982–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as Mr. Ho-Hum (voice) — aged about 36
- Barton Fink (1991) as Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited) — aged about 38
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Ike Anwhistle — aged about 64
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Mr. Tamerlane (voice) — aged about 64
- Blood Simple (1985) as Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Men in Black (1997) as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) — aged about 44
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