Paul Auster
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 3, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- April 30, 2024
- Active Years
- 1969–2026 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Paul Benjamin Auster was an American author, novelist, memoirist, poet, and filmmaker. Born on February 3, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, he was recognized for his contributions to literature, blending elements of absurdism, existentialism, and crime fiction while exploring themes of identity and personal meaning. His notable literary works include The New York Trilogy, published in 1987, Moon Palace, released in 1989, The Music of Chance, released in 1990, The Book of Illusions, published in 2002, and The Brooklyn Follies, published in 2005. Auster held 24 known credits in writing. He died on April 30, 2024, at the age of 77. He is also the subject of the television film Paul Auster, What If?, which was released in 2018 and 2019.
Career overview
Paul Benjamin Auster was an American author, novelist, memoirist, poet, and filmmaker. Born on February 3, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, he was recognized for his literary contributions that blended elements of absurdism, existentialism, and crime fiction. His work frequently explored themes regarding the search for identity and personal meaning. Among his notable publications are The New York Trilogy, released in 1987, Moon Palace from 1989, and The Music of Chance, published in 1990. His later bibliography includes The Book of Illusions, released in 2002, and The Brooklyn Follies, published in 2005.
Throughout his career, Auster accumulated 24 known credits. His work in the film industry includes the 2018 television film Paul Auster, What If?, which is also cited in some records with a 2019 release date. Auster passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 77.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self (2026) as Self
- Bonnie (2022) as Self
- In the Country of Last Things (2020) Novel
- In the Country of Last Things (2020) Executive Producer
- Paul Auster: What If (2019) as Self - Writer
- Out of My Head (2017)
- It Was Mine (2015) Author
- Charlotte Rampling: The Look (2011) as Self
- Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams (2009) as Self
- Act of God (2009) as himself
- Act of God (2009) Writer
- Doc (2008) as Himself
- The Inner Life of Martin Frost (2007) as Narrator (voice)
- The Inner Life of Martin Frost (2007) Director
- The Inner Life of Martin Frost (2007) Writer
- The Inner Life of Martin Frost (2007) Producer
- Edge of Outside (2006) as Self
- As Smart As They Are: The Author Project (2005) as Himself
- The Center of the World (2001) Story
- I Remember (1999) Executive Producer
- Lulu on the Bridge (1998) Writer
- Lulu on the Bridge (1998) Director
- Blue in the Face (1995) Director
- Blue in the Face (1995) Writer
- Smoke (1995) Writer
- The Music of Chance (1993)
- The Music of Chance (1993) Novel
- The Accompanist (1992) Thanks
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- The Fall (1969)
- Running Off to the Circus: Paul Auster on Film as Himself
- Le carnet rouge Original Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Auster best known for?
Paul Auster is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bonnie (2022), Planet Sheen (2010), Planet Sheen (2010), Planet Sheen (2010).
When and where was Paul Auster born?
Paul Auster was born on February 3, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on April 30, 2024.
How many credits does Paul Auster have?
Paul Auster has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2026.
What is Paul Auster's background in cinema and television?
Paul Benjamin Auster was an American author, novelist, memoirist, poet, and filmmaker. Born on February 3, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, he was recognized for his contributions to literature, blending elements of absurdism, existentialism, and crime fiction while exploring themes of identity and personal meaning. His no...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 28
- Bonnie (2022) as Self — aged about 75
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