Director
Terry Zwigoff
1949
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 18 May 1949, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
- Known for
- Crumb
, Ghost World, Bad Santa
Terry Zwigoff is an American director known for small-budget films rooted in underground and alternative comics. His documentary Crumb profiled cartoonist Robert Crumb, and Ghost World adapted Daniel Clowes's comic. He also directed the dark comedy Bad Santa and began with the blues documentary Louie Bluie.
Where to start
Crumb (1995)Full guide
Acclaimed documentary on cartoonist Robert Crumb and his family; the film that made Zwigoff's reputation.
Ghost World (2001)In the library
Comic-book adaptation with Daniel Clowes that became his best-known fiction film and earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay.
Bad Santa (2003)Log in to add it to the library
Black comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton; his biggest commercial hit.
Louie Bluie (1985)Log in to add it to the library
His debut documentary, a portrait of blues and string band musician Howard Armstrong.
Art School Confidential (2006)Log in to add it to the library
Second Daniel Clowes adaptation, a satire of art school life.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1995 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Documentary (Crumb)
- 2002 Academy Award nomination, Best Adapted Screenplay (Ghost World, shared with Daniel Clowes)
The full list · 6
- 1985Louie BluieLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1995CrumbLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2001Ghost WorldLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2003Bad SantaLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2006Art School ConfidentialLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2017Budding ProspectsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.