Birthday: February 22, 2044
Jonathan Demme proved to be that rare maverick filmmaker who managed to find a place for his talents within the Hollywood system while still making movies his own way and on his own terms. A director who invested his characters with an unusual depth and humanity, Demme was unafraid to take on challenging and controversial subject matters in his films, but also knew how to make his stories ...more- 2008
- Toronto Film Critics Association
- Best Director
- Rachel Getting Married
- win
- 2008
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Best Picture
- Rachel Getting Married
- nom
- 2008
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Best Director
- Rachel Getting Married
- nom
- 1991
- Directors Guild of America
- Best Director
- The Silence of the Lambs
- win
- 1991
- Berlin International Film Festival
- Silver Bear for Best Director
- The Silence of the Lambs
- win
- 1985
- Into the Night
- Federal Agent
- 1979
- The Last Embrace
- Man On Train
- 1977
- The Incredible Melting Man
- Matt
- 2010
- Untitled Bob Marley Documentary
- Director
- 2009
- Neil Young Trunk Show
- Director
- 2008
- Rachel Getting Married
- Director
- 2008
- Rachel Getting Married
- Producer
- 2007
- New Home Movies From the Lower 9th Ward
- Director












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