Director

Gavin Hood

1963

Who they are

Born: 12 May 1963, Johannesburg, South Africa
Known for: Tsotsi, Rendition, X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Gavin Hood is a South African filmmaker and actor. He is best known for writing and directing Tsotsi, a Johannesburg-set drama that won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. He later moved into Hollywood and international productions, including thrillers and blockbusters.

Where to start

Tsotsi (2005)Full guide
His breakthrough drama about a young Johannesburg gang leader; it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Rendition (2007)Log in to add it to the library
His first major Hollywood-backed political thriller, dealing with extraordinary rendition and the war on terror.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)Log in to add it to the library
A big-budget superhero film that marked his move into studio blockbusters.
Ender's Game (2013)Log in to add it to the library
A large-scale science fiction adaptation of Orson Scott Card's novel, which he also wrote.
Eye in the Sky (2015)Log in to add it to the library
A tense drone-warfare thriller that was widely praised; he also appeared in it as an actor.

Their films in the library

Tsotsi2005 · Director

Awards

2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Tsotsi, South Africa)
2006 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language (Tsotsi)

The full list · 20

1991Curse III: Blood SacrificeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Robert
1991American KickboxerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ken Holligan
1994Project Shadowchaser IILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tieg
1996Live Wire: Human TimebombLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mike
1998Operation Delta Force 3: Clear TargetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sparks
1998Operation Delta Force 2: MaydayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sparks
1998The StorekeeperLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1999Traitor's HeartLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roberts
1999A Reasonable ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sean Raine · Director
2001In Desert and WildernessLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2004In Enemy HandsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Achilles Captain
2005TsotsiLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2007RenditionLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2009X-Men Origins: WolverineLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2009Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete OriginsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2009The Thrill of the Chase: The Helicopter SequenceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2012Show Me the MagicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2013Ender's GameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Giant · Director
2015Eye in the SkyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lieutenant Colonel Ed Walsh · Director
2019Official SecretsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.