Julian Schnabel
Biography
Julian Schnabel is an American artist and filmmaker born on October 26, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1980s, he gained international media attention for his plate paintings, which were large-scale works set on broken ceramic plates. As a director, his film credits include Before Night Falls, which featured Javier Bardem in a breakthrough, Academy Award-nominated role, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, which received four Academy Award nominations. He also directed the concert film Berlin: Live at St. Ann's Warehouse by musician Lou Reed, and directed the films Basquiat and At Eternity's Gate. Schnabel designed album covers including The Raven by Lou Reed and By the Way by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Career overview
Julian Schnabel is an American artist and filmmaker born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 1951. In the 1980s, he gained international media attention for his large-scale paintings set on broken ceramic plates, known as plate paintings. In addition to his visual art career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in filmmaking and directing.
As a director, Schnabel helmed Before Night Falls, which served as the breakthrough, Academy Award-nominated role for Javier Bardem. He also directed the film The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, which received four Academy Award nominations. Among his other directorial works is the concert film Berlin: Live at St. Ann's Warehouse, featuring musician Lou Reed. Other notable films associated with his directing career include Basquiat and At Eternity's Gate.
Throughout his career, Schnabel's work has been recognized with various honors and accolades. He has won a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a César Award, and a Golden Palm, alongside two nominations for the Golden Lion and an Academy Award nomination. His awards include multiple wins for directing and foreign language film categories.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- In the Hand of Dante (2026) Director
- In the Hand of Dante (2026) Music Supervisor
- In the Hand of Dante (2026) Writer
- In the Hand of Dante (2026) Producer
- Tribeca 25 (2026) as Self
- The Trainer (2024) as Julian Schnabel
- The Warhol Effect (2024) as Self
- aka Mr. Chow (2023) as Self
- Goya, Carrière & the Ghost of Buñuel (2022) as Self
- Lifeline: Clyfford Still (2019)
- At Eternity's Gate (2018) Director
- At Eternity's Gate (2018) Writer
- At Eternity's Gate (2018) Editor
- Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017) as Self
- Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017) Executive Producer
- Along for the Ride (2016) as Self
- Dennis Hopper: Uneasy Rider (2016) as Self
- Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death (2016) Executive Producer
- Roxanne Lowit Magic Moments (2016) as Himself
- Heart of a Dog (2015) as Painter
- Masterclass (2010) as Self
- Miral (2010) Director
- Miral (2010) Music Supervisor
- Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) as Self
- Critic (2008) as Self
- Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies (2008) as Self
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Director
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Music Supervisor
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Title Designer
- Pixote In Memoriam (2007) as Self
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Lou Reed's Berlin (2007) Director
- Sketches of Frank Gehry (2006) as Self
- Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments (2004) as Self
- Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers (2004) as Self
- Rockets Redglare! (2003) as Self
- The Hamptons (2002) as Self
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001) as Self
- Before Night Falls (2000) Director
- Before Night Falls (2000) Executive Producer
- Before Night Falls (2000) Writer
- Basquiat (1996) Director
- Basquiat (1996) Original Music Composer
- Basquiat (1996) Writer
- A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's (1984) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Julian Schnabel best known for?
Julian Schnabel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In the Hand of Dante (2026), In the Hand of Dante (2026), In the Hand of Dante (2026), In the Hand of Dante (2026).
When and where was Julian Schnabel born?
Julian Schnabel was born on October 26, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Julian Schnabel have?
Julian Schnabel has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Julian Schnabel's background in cinema and television?
Julian Schnabel is an American artist and filmmaker born on October 26, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1980s, he gained international media attention for his plate paintings, which were large-scale works set on broken ceramic plates. As a director, his film credits include Before Night Falls, which featured Javier...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pixote In Memoriam (2007) as Self — aged about 55
- Roxanne Lowit Magic Moments (2016) as Himself — aged about 64
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