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Jordan Peele

New York City, USABorn February 21, 1979American
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Biography

Jordan Peele has single-handedly revitalized the horror genre and redefined what American horror cinema can say about society. His debut feature Get Out (2017) — which he wrote and directed — won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and became a cultural phenomenon, grossing over $250 million on a $4.5 million budget. Us and Nope demonstrated his ability to evolve his visual language and thematic ambitions with each film. Peele is one of the most discussed and impactful filmmakers of his era.

Top Films

1Get Out
2Us
3Nope
4Candyman (producer)
5Hunters (producer)
6Key & Peele

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