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Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Director & actor · born 24 July 1952 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Achievement in Directing for his 1997 film Good Will Hunting and his 2008 film Milk, and won the Palme d'Or at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival for his film Elephant. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

His early career was devoted to directing television commercials in the Pacific Northwest. In his films, he has dealt with themes concerning homosexuality and other marginalized subcultures.

Where to start: Good Will Hunting (1997).

As director 49

As actor 42

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gus Van Sant movie?

By viewer score, Good Will Hunting (1997) at 8.2/10.

What are Gus Van Sant’s most popular movies?

Good Will Hunting, Milk, Elephant.

How many movies has Gus Van Sant made?

91 films on TMDB, 49 as director, 42 as actor.

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