David Bezmozgis
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 2, 1973 in Riga, Latvia, USSR
- Active Years
- 2009–2026 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
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[1] TMDB: Latvian-born Canadian film/TV writer, producer, director, novelist. Known for "Natasha and Other Stories", "The Free World", "The Betrayers". Birthday: June 2, 1973. Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia, USSR.
[2] IMDb: Writer of "Victoria Day". "Natasha" is his second feature film. "Victoria Day" was at Sundance Film Festival in 2009. Graduate of USC film school. Award-winning writer/filmmaker. Fiction in The New Yorker, Harper's.
[3] TMDB Bio: Latvian-born Canadian film/TV writer, producer, director, novelist. Known for "Natasha and Other Stories", "The Free World", "The Betrayers".
[4] Wikipedia: Latvian-born Canadian writer and filmmaker. Born 1973. Head of Humber College's School for Writers.
[5] IciCiné: (No specific biographical details useful here).
[6] Screendollars: "Natasha" is second feature. "Victoria Day" at Sundance 2009. USC graduate. Award-winning. Fiction in The New Yorker, Harper's, Zoetrope.
Name: David Bezmozgis (Latvian: Dāvids Bezmozgis).
Birth: June 2, 1973, in Riga, Latvia, USSR.
Nationality: Latvian-born Canadian.
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Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Known for Writing. Birthday: June 2, 1973. Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia, USSR.
[2] IMDb: Writer of "Victoria Day". "Natasha" is his second feature film. "Victoria Day" was at Sundance Film Festival in 2009. Graduate of USC film school. Award-winning writer/filmmaker. Fiction in The New Yorker, Harper's.
[3] TMDB Bio: Latvian-born Canadian film and television writer, producer and director, novelist. Best known for "Natasha and Other Stories" (collection), "The Free World" (novel), and "The Betrayers" (novel).
[4] Wikipedia: Latvian-born Canadian writer and filmmaker. Born 1973. Head of Humber College's School for Writers.
[5] IciCiné: (No specific biographical details useful here).
[6] Screendollars: "Natasha" is second feature film. "Victoria Day" at Sundance 2009. Graduate of USC film school. Award-winning writer/filmmaker. Fiction in The New Yorker, Harper's, Zoetrope.
Identity: David Bezmozgis is a Latvian-born Canadian writer, filmmaker, producer, and director. He was born in Riga, Latvia, USSR, on June 2, 1973. He is currently the head of Humber College's School for Writers.
Education: He holds a BA in English Literature from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.
Literary Work: He is a novelist known for the collection "Natasha and Other Stories" and the novels "The Free World" and "The Betrayers". His fiction has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, Harper's, and Zoetrope.
Film/TV Work: As a filmmaker, his first film was "Victoria Day," which was heralded at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009. His second feature film is "Natasha." He is an award-winning writer and filmmaker.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Education.
David Bezmozgis is a Latvian-born Canadian writer, filmmaker, producer, and director. Born in Riga, Latvia, USSR, on June 2, 1973, he currently serves as the head of Humber College's School for Writers. His academic background includes a BA in English Literature from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.
Paragraph 2: Literary and Film Career.
As a novelist, Bezmozgis is best known for the collection "Natasha and Other Stories" and the novels "The Free World" and "The Betrayers." His fiction has appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, Harper's, and Zoetrope. In film, he is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. His first film, "Victoria Day," was heralded at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009. His second feature film is titled "Natasha."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- The Betrayers (2026) Director
- The Betrayers (2026) Writer
- Charlotte (2022) Writer
- Minyan (2020) Short Story
- Natasha (2015) Writer
- Natasha (2015) Director
- Natasha (2015) Story
- Orphan Black (2013) Writer
- Orphan Black (2013) Co-Producer
- Victoria Day (2009) Director
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What movies or TV shows is David Bezmozgis best known for?
David Bezmozgis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Charlotte (2022), Orphan Black (2013), Orphan Black (2013).
When and where was David Bezmozgis born?
David Bezmozgis was born on June 2, 1973 in Riga, Latvia, USSR.
How many credits does David Bezmozgis have?
David Bezmozgis has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
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