Gus Van Sant

Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He is a two time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director — for Good Will Hunting (1997) and Milk (2008), both of which were also nominated for Best Picture — and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film Elephant (2003). He lives in Portland, Oregon. His early career was devoted to directin... More

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  • Jul 24, 1952 (age 59 years)

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  • Gus Van Sant Jr.,
  • Gus Greene Van Sant Junior,
  • Sant, Gus Van,
  • Gus Green Van Sant, Jr.
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