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Catherine Hardwicke

Directing Born Oct 21, 1955 Cameron, Texas, USA 82 credits
82
Total Credits
1983–2026
44 Years Career Span
43
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Catherine Hardwicke is an American production designer and film director who was born Helen Catherine Hardwicke on October 21, 1955, in Cameron, Texas. Her directorial and writing credits include the independent film Thirteen, which she co-wrote with the film co-star Nikki Reed. Additional directorial works include the Biblically-themed film The Nativity Story, the vampire film Twilight, and the werewolf film Red Riding Hood. The opening weekend of Twilight marked the largest opening ever for a female director. Her known credits total 68, and her work encompasses directing films such as Thirteen.

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Career

Career overview

Helen Catherine Hardwicke, born October 21, 1955, in Cameron, Texas, is an American production designer and film director with numerous known credits. Her directorial work includes the independent film Thirteen, which served as her writing and directing debut and was co-written with the film's co-star, Nikki Reed. For Thirteen, she earned a prestigious best director award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Her filmography also encompasses the Biblically-themed film The Nativity Story, the vampire film Twilight, and the werewolf film Red Riding Hood. Notably, the opening weekend of Twilight marked the biggest opening ever for a female director. Additionally, her work as a director and participant in the film industry includes projects such as Lords of Dogtown, Eyewitness, and Three Kings.

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Career timeline

Street Smart · DirectorStreet Smart · WriterStreet Smart · Producer
Under the Bridge · Director
Mafia Mamma · DirectorPrisoner's Daughter · Director
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities · DirectorDon't Worry Darling · Executive ProducerBrainwashed: Sex-Camera-PowerTell It Like a Woman · DirectorTell It Like a Woman · Writer
Don't Look Deeper · DirectorDon't Look Deeper · Executive ProducerStargirl · Executive Producer
Miss Bala · Executive ProducerMiss Bala · DirectorThis Changes Everything
Eli Roth's History of HorrorBe Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-BlachéHalf the Picture
I Am Heath LedgerThe Black Ghiandola · Director
This Is Us · DirectorEyewitness · DirectorThe 4%: Film's Gender ProblemDirty Lies · Executive Producer
Miss You Already · DirectorMiss You Already · Executive ProducerCelluloid Ceilings
Reckless · Executive ProducerWe the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss · Director
Low Winter Sun · DirectorPlush · DirectorPlush · WriterPlush · Producer
Hell on Wheels · DirectorRed Riding Hood · DirectorRed Riding Hood · Executive ProducerMiss RepresentationFinding Joe
The Twilight Saga Soundtracks, Vol 1: Music Videos and Performances · Director
Twilight · DirectorCritic
The Nativity Story · DirectorThe Nativity Story · Executive Producer
Lords of Dogtown · DirectorThe Making of 'Lords of Dogtown'
Thirteen · DirectorThirteen · WriterLaurel Canyon · Production Design
The Making of 'Tombstone'
Vanilla Sky · Production DesignAntitrust · Production Design
Three Kings · Production DesignTeen Choice Awards
The Newton Boys · Production Design
Mad City · Production DesignSubUrbia · Production DesignSubUrbia · Second Unit Director
2 Days in the Valley · Production Design
Tank Girl · Production Design
Car 54, Where Are You? · Production Design
Tombstone · Production DesignFreaked · Production DesignPosse · Production Design
Passed Away · Production Design
Mr. Destiny · Art DirectionBrain Dead · Production DesignThe Assassin · Production Design
Martians Go Home · Production Design

Full Filmography

82 titles
  • Street Smart (2026) Director
  • Street Smart (2026) Writer
  • Street Smart (2026) Producer
  • Under the Bridge (2024) Director
  • Mafia Mamma (2023) Director
  • Prisoner's Daughter (2023) Director
  • Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) Director
  • Don't Worry Darling (2022) Executive Producer
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  • Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022) as Self
  • Tell It Like a Woman (2022) Director
  • Tell It Like a Woman (2022) Writer
  • Don't Look Deeper (2020) Director
  • Don't Look Deeper (2020) Executive Producer
  • Stargirl (2020) Executive Producer
  • Miss Bala (2019) Executive Producer
  • Miss Bala (2019) Director
  • This Changes Everything (2019) as Self
  • Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
  • Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018) as Self
  • Half the Picture (2018) as Self
  • I Am Heath Ledger (2017) as Self
  • The Black Ghiandola (2017) Director
  • This Is Us (2016) Director
  • Eyewitness (2016) Director
  • The 4%: Film's Gender Problem (2016) as Self
  • Dirty Lies (2016) Executive Producer
  • Miss You Already (2015) Director
  • Miss You Already (2015) Executive Producer
  • Celluloid Ceilings (2015) as Self
  • Reckless (2014) Executive Producer
  • We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss (2014) Director
  • Low Winter Sun (2013) Director
  • Plush (2013) Director
  • Plush (2013) Writer
  • Plush (2013) Producer
  • Hell on Wheels (2011) Director
  • Red Riding Hood (2011) Director
  • Red Riding Hood (2011) Executive Producer
  • Miss Representation (2011) as Self
  • Finding Joe (2011) as Self
  • Fly Away (2011) Executive Producer
  • The Twilight Saga Soundtracks, Vol 1: Music Videos and Performances (2010) Director
  • Twilight (2008) Director
  • Critic (2008) as Self
  • The Nativity Story (2006) Director
  • The Nativity Story (2006) Executive Producer
  • Lords of Dogtown (2005) Director
  • The Making of 'Lords of Dogtown' (2005) as Self
  • Thirteen (2003) Director
  • Thirteen (2003) Writer
  • Laurel Canyon (2003) Production Design
  • The Making of 'Tombstone' (2002) as Self
  • Vanilla Sky (2001) Production Design
  • Antitrust (2001) Production Design
  • Three Kings (1999) Production Design
  • Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
  • The Newton Boys (1998) Production Design
  • Mad City (1997) Production Design
  • SubUrbia (1997) Production Design
  • SubUrbia (1997) Second Unit Director
  • 2 Days in the Valley (1996) Production Design
  • Tank Girl (1995) Production Design
  • Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) Production Design
  • Tombstone (1993) Production Design
  • Freaked (1993) Production Design
  • Posse (1993) Production Design
  • Passed Away (1992) Production Design
  • Mr. Destiny (1990) Art Direction
  • Brain Dead (1990) Production Design
  • The Assassin (1990) Production Design
  • Martians Go Home (1989) Production Design
  • I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) Production Design
  • Tapeheads (1988) Production Design
  • Hunk (1987) Art Direction
  • Thrashin' (1986) as Catherine Hardwicke
  • Thrashin' (1986) Production Design
  • Puppy Does the Gumbo (1984) Director
  • Puppy Does the Gumbo (1984) Writer
  • Hansel and Gretel (1983) Modeling
  • If You Could See Me Now Director
  • A French Pursuit Director
  • Heathen Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Catherine Hardwicke best known for?

Catherine Hardwicke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Street Smart (2026), Street Smart (2026), Street Smart (2026), Under the Bridge (2024).

When and where was Catherine Hardwicke born?

Catherine Hardwicke was born on October 21, 1955 in Cameron, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Catherine Hardwicke have?

Catherine Hardwicke has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.

What is Catherine Hardwicke's background in cinema and television?

Catherine Hardwicke is an American production designer and film director who was born Helen Catherine Hardwicke on October 21, 1955, in Cameron, Texas. Her directorial and writing credits include the independent film Thirteen, which she co-wrote with the film co-star Nikki Reed. Additional directorial works include the...

Catherine Hardwicke by the numbers

82credits
71films
11TV series
1983–2026active years

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