Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne (born Constantine Alexander Payne; February 10, 1961) is an American film director and screenwriter, known for films like Sideways (2004) and The Descendants (2011). His films are noted for their dark humor and satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Peggy (née Constantine) and George Payne, restaurant owners. He is of Greek descent (his grandfather Anglicized the last n... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 10, 1961 (age 51 years)

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Also known as:

  • Alexander Papadopoulos,
  • Constantine Alexander Payne,
  • Alexander Constantine Papadopoulos
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