Date of Birth: January 28, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Frank Darabont is a renowned American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work on critically acclaimed films and television series. Born in a refugee camp in Montbéliard, France, Darabont moved to the United States with his family when he was a child. He initially worked as a production assistant and wrote screenplays before making his directorial debut with “The Shawshank Redemption” in 1994, which is now considered one of the greatest films of all time. Darabont’s other notable works include “The Green Mile” (1999) and “The Mist” (2007), both adaptations of Stephen King’s works. He also developed and executive produced the first season of the hit television series “The Walking Dead.”
5 Interesting Facts about Frank Darabont
1. Frank Darabont was born in a refugee camp in Montbéliard, France, to Hungarian parents who fled the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
2. He is one of only six filmmakers in history to have their first two feature films receive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
3. Darabont was initially a production assistant on the horror film “Hell Night” (1981) before breaking into screenwriting and directing.
4. He was the original showrunner for “The Walking Dead” but was controversially fired during the production of the second season.
5. Frank Darabont has a long-standing professional relationship with author Stephen King, having adapted several of King’s works into films.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Frank Darabont
1. “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” – From “The Shawshank Redemption”
2. “I think that the power of the story is what counts. The visual medium is just the icing on the cake.”
3. “Stephen King has been a huge influence on my career, and I consider him a friend.”
4. “I always say that the ability to work with great material is the greatest gift a filmmaker can have.”
5. “The best horror is not about the monsters, but about the fear of the unknown and the darkness within ourselves.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Frank Darabont’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
Frank Darabont does not have any known children.
Relevant Links
1. [Frank Darabont IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001104/
2. [Frank Darabont Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frank-Darabont
4. [Frank Darabont’s Works on Stephen King’s Official Website](https://stephenking.com/
