David Fincher

Biography

David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American film director. His films, mostly thrillers, have received 40 nominations at the Academy Awards, including three for him as Best Director. Born in Denver, Colorado, Fincher was interested in filmmaking at an early age. He directed numerous music videos, most notably Madonna's "Express Yourself" in 1989 and "Vogue" in 1990, both of which won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction. He made his feature film debut with Alien 3 (1992), which garnered mixed reviews, followed by the thriller Seven (1995), which was better received. Fincher found lukewarm success with The Game (1997) and Fight Club (1999), but the latter eventually became a cult classic. In 2002, he returned to prominence with the thriller Panic Room starring Jodie Foster. Fincher also directed Zodiac (2007), The Social Network (2010), The Girl with the...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    The Adventures of Cliff Booth

    Director • Directing

  2. 2023
    The Killer

    Director • Directing

  3. 2020
    Mank

    Director • Directing

  4. 2014
    Gone Girl

    Director • Directing

  5. 2011
    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    Director • Directing

  6. 2010
    The Social Network

    Director • Directing

  7. 2008
  8. 2007
    Zodiac

    Director • Directing

David Fincher - Aperture