Martin Scorsese

Born:: November 17, 1942, Queens, New York City, USA
Nationality:: American
Profession(s):: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Film Historian

Early Life and Education

Raised in Little Italy, Manhattan.
Developed asthma as a child, limiting physical activity and fostering a love for cinema.
Attended Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx.
Earned a B.A. in English Literature (1964) and an M.F.A. in Film (1968) from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Career and Major Achievements

Began his career directing short films and documentaries.
Rose to prominence in the 1970s as part of the New Hollywood wave.
Known for his collaborations with actors such as Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Received the Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006).
Recipient of numerous awards, including the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.

Notable Works

Filmography (Selected)

Year	Title	Role
1973	Mean Streets	Director, Writer
1976	Taxi Driver	Director
1980	Raging Bull	Director
1990	Goodfellas	Director, Writer
2006	The Departed	Director
2013	The Wolf of Wall Street	Director
2019	The Irishman	Director, Producer
2023	Killers of the Flower Moon	Director, Producer, Writer

Legacy and Impact

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Awards (Selected)

Award	Year	Film/Work
Academy Award for Best Director	2006	The Departed
Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or	1976	Taxi Driver
Golden Globe Award for Best Director	2007	The Departed