Director
Damien Chazelle
Born 19 January 1985 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Damien Chazelle is an American-French filmmaker born in 1985, known for energetic, music-driven films about ambition and obsession. Whiplash, La La Land, First Man and Babylon established him as a leading director of his generation. He became the youngest person to win the Best Director Oscar.
Key films
Whiplash (2014)
His breakout feature, an intense drama about a young drummer and a ruthless teacher, which earned him a screenplay nomination.
La La Land (2016)
A modern musical romance that became his biggest hit and won him the Best Director Oscar.
First Man (2018)
A biographical drama about Neil Armstrong and the Moon landing, showing his range beyond musical subjects.
Babylon (2022)
A sprawling, excessive period comedy-drama about Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound.
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010)
His early low-budget jazz musical feature, which anticipated the style of his later work.
Key awards
- 2016: Academy Award for Best Director (La La Land, awarded at the 2017 ceremony)
- 2014: Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay (Whiplash)
On Cinespective
Full filmography · 18
- 2010Guy and Madeline on a Park BenchDirector
- 2010Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench · as Drumming Instructor (uncredited)Actor
- 2013WhiplashDirector
- 2014WhiplashDirector
- 2016La La LandDirector
- 2018First ManDirector
- 2018Friedkin Uncut · as SelfActor
- 2018La La La · as Self - DirectorActor
- 2018Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure · as SelfActor
- 2020Fellini of the Spirits · as SelfActor
- 2022BabylonDirector
- 2022Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America · as SelfActor
- 2023A Panoramic Canvas Called Babylon · as SelfActor
- 2023The Costumes of Babylon · as SelfActor
- 2025Ritratti di cinema · as SelfActor
- 2025Hollywood BabylonActor
- 2026Tribeca 25 · as SelfActor
- 2027SacrificeDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.