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Chloé Zhao

Chloé Zhao

Director & actor · born 31 March 1982 · Beijing, China

Chloé Zhao (born Zhao Ting; 31 March 1982) is a Chinese filmmaker. She is known primarily for her work on independent films. For her film Nomadland (2020), Zhao became the third woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director.

Her debut feature film, Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015), premiered at Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and earned a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The Rider (2017) was critically acclaimed and received nominations for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film and Best Director.

Where to start: Hamnet (2025).

As director 8

As actor 2

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Chloé Zhao movie?

By viewer score, Hamnet (2025) at 7.7/10.

What are Chloé Zhao’s most popular movies?

Eternals, Nomadland, Hamnet.

How many movies has Chloé Zhao made?

10 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 2 as actor.

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