Philip Kaufman

Philip Kaufman is an American film director and screenwriter who has directed fifteen films over a career spanning nearly five decades. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award along with nominations for an Academy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He has been described as a "maverick" and an "iconoclast," notable for his versatility and independence often directing eclectic and controversial films. He is considered an "auteur" whose films have always expressed his personal vision. Kaufman's works have included genres such as realism, horror, fantasy, erotica, western, and crime.

23 October 1936

Born on the same birth date (23 October 1936): Charles Goodhart

Born on the same birth day (23 October): Albert Lortzing • Andriy Yarmolenko • Carmella (wrestler) • Chauncey A. Goodrich • Felix Bloch • Fernando de la Cerda (1255–1275) • František Douda • Kyle Gibson • Miguel (singer) • Sonny Criss • Stefano Franscini • William D. Coolidge

Born in the same month (October 1936): Al Casey (rock guitarist) • Arnfinn Nesset • Bobby Seale • Charlie Daniels • Charlie Hurley • Dick Barnett • Dick Vermeil • Etelka Kenéz Heka • György Pauk • Jimmy Dawkins • John Blashford-Snell • Julius L. Chambers • Jüri Arrak • Masako Nozawa • Michael Landon • Peter Cook (architect) • Rona Barrett • Ted Hawkins • Tony Lo Bianco