Date of Birth: November 24, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: [Not applicable]
Biography
J.C. Chandor, born Jeffrey McDonald Chandor, is an acclaimed American director, screenwriter, and producer. He gained prominence with his debut feature film “Margin Call” in 2011, which depicted the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Chandor’s storytelling is known for its intensity and focus on characters facing extraordinary circumstances. His subsequent films, including “All Is Lost” (2013), starring Robert Redford, and “A Most Violent Year” (2014), starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, have further cemented his reputation as a powerful filmmaker. Chandor’s work often explores themes of survival, moral ambiguity, and the human condition.
5 Interesting Facts about J. C. Chandor
1. J.C. Chandor attended the College of Wooster in Ohio, where he majored in history and film studies.
2. “All Is Lost” features almost no dialogue and stars Robert Redford as a man stranded at sea, showcasing Chandor’s ability to tell a compelling story with minimalistic elements.
3. Chandor co-founded the production company Before The Door Pictures with Neal Dodson and Zachary Quinto.
4. His father worked for Merrill Lynch, which influenced Chandor’s interest in finance and led to the creation of “Margin Call.”
5. Chandor was initially set to direct the 2016 film “Deepwater Horizon” but left the project due to creative differences.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from J. C. Chandor
1. “I’m interested in people who are forced into situations where they have no choice but to fight.”
2. “In my films, I like to put the audience in the shoes of the character and make them feel the intensity of the situation.”
3. “The goal is not to make a movie that people see once and forget about. The goal is to make something that stays with them.”
4. “Filmmaking is about finding the balance between art and commerce.”
5. “I believe that great stories can come from any genre as long as they are told with authenticity.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
J.C. Chandor’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
J.C. Chandor has two children with his wife, Mary Cameron Goodyear. Their names are not publicly disclosed to maintain their privacy.
Relevant Links
1. [J.C. Chandor IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2308774/
2. [J.C. Chandor on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Chandor
4. [Profile of J.C. Chandor on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/jc_chandor
