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Steven Spielberg

18 December 1946 – present

Steven Spielberg is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in history. He pioneered the modern blockbuster with films such as Jaws and directed acclaimed works including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan. He co-founded Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks and has won multiple Academy Awards.

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Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
18 December 1946

Steven Allan Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Directed his first theatrical feature, The Sugarland Express
1974

Spielberg made his theatrical feature directorial debut with The Sugarland Express.

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Released Jaws, which became a landmark blockbuster
20 June 1975

His film Jaws was a huge commercial success and helped define the summer blockbuster.

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Co-founded Amblin Entertainment
1981

Spielberg co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment.

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Released E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
11 June 1982

E.T. became one of the highest-grossing films of its era and a cultural phenomenon.

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Married actress Kate Capshaw
12 October 1991

Spielberg married actress Kate Capshaw, whom he met on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

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Co-founded DreamWorks SKG
1994

Spielberg co-founded the studio DreamWorks with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.

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Won his first Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List
21 March 1994

Schindler's List earned Spielberg the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture.

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Won a second Best Director Oscar for Saving Private Ryan
21 March 1999

Spielberg received his second Academy Award for Best Director for Saving Private Ryan.

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Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
24 November 2015

Spielberg received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

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