Known as the director of Brad Pitt: Who is David Fincher?

The famous director's father, Jack, was an editor at Life magazine. His mother was a nurse who worked on drug addiction. As his career progressed, David Fincher stated that he inherited the sophisticated dialogues in his films from his father. He also emphasized that he used psychological themes in his films inspired by his mother.

David Fincher's Educational Life

When David Fincher was only two years old, the whole family immigrated to California. Thanks to this migration, David Fincher became neighbors with George Lucas, who designed Star Wars. The movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was released in 1969 when the famous director was seven years old. Impressed by the film, Fincher shot films with his father's 8 mm camera.

David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American filmmaker. His films, most of which are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have received 40 Academy Award nominations; this includes three Best Director nominations for him. He has also received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

David Fincher moved to Oregon for high school. While he was at Ashland High School, he started directing school theater plays. He designed both sets and lights in theater plays. He also worked as a projectionist in a small movie theater. David Fincher, who also worked as a waiter, dishwasher, and cook, also worked as an assistant at the local news channel KOBI.

David Fincher's Career

The turning point in David Fincher's career was his work as a production assistant at Korty Films in the 1980s. After distinguishing himself here, he was soon promoted to the position of special effects producer. He later starred in the animated film Twice Upon a Time.

Immediately afterward, he became a camera assistant at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the company owned by George Lucas. He worked on the films Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Star Wars: Episode VI-Return of the Jedi. However, he had to leave ILM to take part in the shooting of commercials for the American Cancer Foundation.

David Fincher attracted attention with the unique vision he developed in his public service announcement commercials. He carried out studies on the effects of cancer, especially by showing the fetus smoking in the womb. The commercial film about the fetus smoking in the womb was highly appreciated by many Hollywood producers. With this commercial, the famous director began to be followed closely by Hollywood producers.

His success in commercials enabled him to direct a documentary in 1985. He directed the documentary The Beat of the Live Drum, which tells the life of musician Rick Springfield. Following the documentary, he also shot commercials for big brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Sony, and others. In 1986, he shot the video for Jermaine Stewart's song "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes OFF".

He also shot video clips for four songs by the famous singer Madonna. After proving himself as a director of music videos and commercials, he further strengthened his place in the industry by establishing the production company Propaganda Films.

David Fincher TV Series and Movies

• Mindhunter
• Gone Girl
• House of Cards
• The Social Network
• Zodiac
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Panic Room
• Fight Club
• Se7en
• Alien 3
• The Game