Wes Anderson
Directing Born May 1, 1969 Houston, Texas, USA 106 credits
Biography
Wesley Wales Anderson is an American filmmaker born on May 1, 1969, in Houston, Texas, USA. He is known for his distinctive visual and narrative styles, and his films often exhibit symmetry and eccentricity. Anderson has directed at least 56 films and television shows. His notable works include The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Grand Budapest Hotel, which were included in a poll of the greatest films since 2000. Anderson has been nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Animated Feature for his films Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle. He is also known by the names Wesley Wales Anderson, Уэс Андерсон, and เวส แอนเดอร์ in different languages.
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Career overview
Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive visual and narrative styles. His films often exhibit symmetry and eccentricity. Anderson has directed numerous films, with a notable body of work including The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. These films have been recognized by critics as examples of the auteur style.
Anderson's work has been acknowledged in various polls, with three of his films appearing in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000. His films often receive critical acclaim, and he has been nominated for several Academy Awards for his work. Anderson has also been recognized for his contributions to the stop-motion genre, directing the animated films Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle.
Anderson's career is marked by his unique visual style and narrative approach. His films often feature intricate details and a sense of nostalgia. As a director, Anderson has established himself as a distinct voice in the film industry, with a body of work that continues to be recognized and celebrated by critics and audiences alike.
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Career timeline
Vittorio De Sica: Staging LifeVittorio De Sica: Staging Life · Executive ProducerMaverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
The Phoenician Scheme · ProducerThe Phoenician Scheme · DirectorThe Phoenician Scheme · StoryThe Phoenician Scheme · Screenplay
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More · ProducerThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More · DirectorThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More · ScreenplayUncroppedUncropped · Executive Producer
Asteroid City · ProducerAsteroid City · ScreenplayAsteroid City · StoryAsteroid City · DirectorThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar · Writer
A Cooler Climate · Thanks
Sing 2The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun · ScreenplayThe French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun · DirectorThe French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun · ProducerThe French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun · Story
In The Tracks Of - Alexandre DesplatFantastic Mr. Fellini - Intervista con Wes Anderson
Fantastic Mr. Murray
Isle of Dogs · DirectorIsle of Dogs · ProducerIsle of Dogs · StoryIsle of Dogs · ScreenplayAlways at The Carlyle
Escapes · Executive Producer
Sing
She's Funny That Way · Executive ProducerHitchcock/TruffautExploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton.
The Grand Budapest Hotel · DirectorThe Grand Budapest Hotel · ProducerThe Grand Budapest Hotel · ScreenplayThe Grand Budapest Hotel · StoryListen Up Philip · Thanks
Castello Cavalcanti · WriterCastello Cavalcanti · DirectorTrespassing BergmanProfessor Goudet's Lessons
Moonrise Kingdom · ProducerMoonrise Kingdom · DirectorMoonrise Kingdom · WriterCousin Ben Troop Screening · DirectorCousin Ben Troop Screening · Writer
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
The Making of 'The Darjeeling Limited'
Fantastic Mr. FoxFantastic Mr. Fox · DirectorFantastic Mr. Fox · ProducerFantastic Mr. Fox · Screenplay
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
The Darjeeling Limited · WriterThe Darjeeling Limited · ProducerThe Darjeeling Limited · DirectorHotel Chevalier · DirectorHotel Chevalier · Writer
They All Laughed 25 Years Later: Director to Director - A Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich and Wes Anderson
The Squid and the Whale · ProducerThis Is an AdventureOn the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou · ProducerThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou · DirectorThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou · Writer
Lost in Translation · Thanks
The Royal TenenbaumsThe Royal Tenenbaums · ProducerThe Royal Tenenbaums · WriterThe Royal Tenenbaums · DirectorWith the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
The Making of 'Rushmore'
Rushmore · WriterRushmore · DirectorRushmore · Executive Producer
Bottle Rocket · DirectorBottle Rocket · Writer
Bottle Rocket · ScreenplayBottle Rocket · Director
Full filmography
- Vittorio De Sica: Staging Life (2026) as Self
- Vittorio De Sica: Staging Life (2026) Executive Producer
- Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026) as Self
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Producer
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Director
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Story
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Screenplay
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Producer
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Director
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Screenplay
- Uncropped (2024) as Self
- Uncropped (2024) Executive Producer
- Asteroid City (2023) Producer
- Asteroid City (2023) Screenplay
- Asteroid City (2023) Story
- Asteroid City (2023) Director
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Writer
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Director
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Producer
- The Swan (2023) Director
- The Swan (2023) Producer
- The Swan (2023) Writer
- Poison (2023) Director
- Poison (2023) Producer
- Poison (2023) Writer
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Director
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Writer
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Producer
- A Cooler Climate (2022) Thanks
- Sing 2 (2021) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Screenplay
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Director
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Producer
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Story
- In The Tracks Of - Alexandre Desplat (2020) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fellini - Intervista con Wes Anderson (2020) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Murray (2019) as Self interviewee (archive footage)
- Isle of Dogs (2018) Director
- Isle of Dogs (2018) Producer
- Isle of Dogs (2018) Story
- Isle of Dogs (2018) Screenplay
- Always at The Carlyle (2018) as Self
- Friedkin Uncut (2018) as Self
- Escapes (2017) Executive Producer
- Sing (2016) as Daniel (voice)
- She's Funny That Way (2015) Executive Producer
- Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015) as Self
- Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom' (2015) as Self / Director
- Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton. (2015) as Self
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Director
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Producer
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Screenplay
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Story
- Listen Up Philip (2014) Thanks
- One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film (2014) as Self
- Castello Cavalcanti (2013) Writer
- Castello Cavalcanti (2013) Director
- Trespassing Bergman (2013) as Self
- Professor Goudet's Lessons (2013) as Self
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Producer
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Director
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Writer
- Cousin Ben Troop Screening (2012) Director
- Cousin Ben Troop Screening (2012) Writer
- Do You Like to Read? (2012) Producer
- Do You Like to Read? (2012) Director
- Do You Like to Read? (2012) Writer
- James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice (2011) as Self
- The Making of 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2010) as Self - Director
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) as Stan Weasel (voice)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Director
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Producer
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Screenplay
- The Making of 'Bottle Rocket' (2008) as Self
- The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Writer
- The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Producer
- The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Director
- Hotel Chevalier (2007) Director
- Hotel Chevalier (2007) Writer
- They All Laughed 25 Years Later: Director to Director - A Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich and Wes Anderson (2006) as Himself
- The Squid and the Whale (2005) Producer
- This Is an Adventure (2005) as Self
- On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' (2005) as Self / Director
- Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal (2005) as Self
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Producer
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Director
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Writer
- Lost in Translation (2003) Thanks
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) as Tennis Match Commentator #1 (voice) (uncredited)
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Producer
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Writer
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Director
- With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson (2001) as Self
- The Making of 'Rushmore' (2000) as Self
- Rushmore (1998) Writer
- Rushmore (1998) Director
- Rushmore (1998) Executive Producer
- Bottle Rocket (1996) Director
- Bottle Rocket (1996) Writer
- Bottle Rocket (1993) Screenplay
- Bottle Rocket (1993) Director
- The Thing That Hurts Executive Producer
- Untitled Wes Anderson Film Writer
- Untitled Wes Anderson Film Director
- Untitled Wes Anderson Film Producer
- James Ivory: In Search of Love and Beauty as Self