Steven Spielberg

Date of Birth: December 18, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: * (Steven Spielberg is alive as of the latest information available.)

Biography

Steven Allan Spielberg is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Born on December 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Spielberg began his career in the New Hollywood era and quickly rose to prominence with his innovative storytelling and pioneering use of special effects. Spielberg’s breakthrough came with the release of “Jaws” (1975), which became the first summer blockbuster and changed the landscape of the film industry. He continued to direct and produce a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982), “Jurassic Park” (1993), and “Schindler’s List” (1993). In addition to his work in film, Spielberg co-founded Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Studios, further cementing his legacy as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. His contributions have earned him numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and eleven Emmy Awards. Spielberg’s impact on filmmaking and popular culture is immeasurable, making him a true icon in the world of cinema.

5 Interesting Facts about Steven Spielberg

1. Steven Spielberg made his first home movie at the age of 12, an 8-minute Western called “The Last Gunfight.”

2. He was rejected twice by the University of Southern California’s film school before eventually attending California State University, Long Beach.

3. Spielberg was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015.

4. He is one of the few directors to have grossed over $10 billion at the worldwide box office.

5. Spielberg founded the Shoah Foundation in 1994, which is dedicated to recording and preserving interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steven Spielberg

1. “I dream for a living.”

2. “People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don’t have a middle or an end anymore. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.”

3. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

4. “I don’t dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I’m dreaming for living.”

5. “Movies are dreams that you never forget.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Steven Spielberg achieved is estimated to be around $7.5 billion.

Children

Steven Spielberg has seven children. He has one son, Max Samuel Spielberg, from his first marriage to actress Amy Irving. With his current wife, actress Kate Capshaw, he has six children: Sasha Rebecca Spielberg, Sawyer Avery Spielberg, Mikaela George Spielberg (adopted), Destry Allyn Spielberg, and two stepchildren, Theo Spielberg and Jessica Capshaw.