Barry Sonnenfeld
Barry Sonnenfeld | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Hampshire College (BA) New York University (MFA) |
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Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse |
Susan L. Ringo (m. 1989) |
Children | 1 |
Barry Sonnenfeld (born April 1, 1953) is an American filmmaker and television director. He originally worked as a cinematographer for the Coen brothers before directing films such as The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Get Shorty (1995), the Men in Black trilogy (1997–2012), and Wild Wild West (1999).
Early life
Sonnenfeld was born and raised in
Career
He began working on
Sonnenfeld gained his first work as a director from
In 1996,
His memoir, Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker, was published by Hachette Books in 2020.[6]
Personal life
As of 2022, Sonnenfeld lives in Pemberton, British Columbia with his wife Susan.[10]
In 1999, Sonnenfeld was the sole passenger on a plane that crashed upon landing at Van Nuys Airport. He was unhurt.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Director | Producer | Notes |
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1991 | The Addams Family | Yes | No | |
1993 | For Love or Money | Yes | No | |
Addams Family Values | Yes | No | ||
1995 | Get Shorty | Yes | executive | |
1997 | Men in Black | Yes | No | Nominated- Saturn Award for Best Director |
1999 | Wild Wild West | Yes | Yes | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director |
2002 | Big Trouble | Yes | Yes | |
Men in Black II | Yes | No | ||
2006 | RV | Yes | No | |
2012 | Men in Black 3 | Yes | No | |
2016 | Nine Lives | Yes | No |
Producer
- The Crew (2000)
- The Ladykillers (2004)
- Enchanted (2007)
- Space Chimps (2008)
- Disenchanted (2022)
Executive producer
- Out of Sight (1998)
- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
- Men in Black: International (2019)
As cinematographer
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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1982 | In Our Water | Meg Switzgable | Documentary; With Robert Chappell |
1984 | Blood Simple | Joel Coen
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1985 | Compromising Positions | Frank Perry | |
1987 | Raising Arizona | Joel Coen | |
Three O'Clock High | Phil Joanou | ||
Throw Momma from the Train | Danny DeVito | ||
1988 | Big | Penny Marshall | |
1989 | When Harry Met Sally... | Rob Reiner | |
1990 | Miller's Crossing | Joel Coen | |
Misery | Rob Reiner |
As actor
Year | Title | Role |
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1991 | The Addams Family | Passenger on Gomez's train (uncredited) |
1993 | Addams Family Values | Mr. Glicker |
1995 | Get Shorty | Doorman (Uncredited) |
1997 | Men in Black | Alien on Monitor |
2002 | Big Trouble | Gator fan on radio (voice) (uncredited) |
2002 | Men in Black II | Neuralyzed Father |
2006 | RV | Irv |
2012 | Men in Black 3 | Husband Watching Launch |
2016 | Nine Lives | Additional cat voices |
Television
TV series
Year | Title | Director | Executive producer |
Notes |
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1998 | Maximum Bob | Yes | Yes | Directed "Pilot" |
1998–1999 | Fantasy Island | No | Yes | 13 episodes |
2000 | Secret Agent Man | No | Yes | 12 episodes |
2001–2002 | The Tick | Yes | Yes | Directed "Pilot" |
2007–2009 | Pushing Daisies | Yes | Yes | Directed 2 episodes; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series |
2007–2010 | Notes from the Underbelly | Yes | Yes | Directed 6 episodes |
2008 | Suburban Shootout | Yes | No | Unaired pilot |
2010 | Funny in Farsi | Yes | No | |
2013 | Beverly Hills Cop | Yes | No | |
2014 | Storyline | No | Yes | 1 episode |
2016 | Independent Lens | No | Yes | TV series documentary; Film An Honest Liar |
2016–2019 | The Tick | No | Yes | 12 episodes |
2017–2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Yes | Yes | Directed 10 episodes; Nominated- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program |
2021 | Schmigadoon! | Yes | Yes | Directed 6 episodes |
Producer
- Karen Sisco (2004) (1 episode)
As cinematographer
Year | Title | Notes |
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1984 | ABC Afterschool Specials | 1 episode |
1985 | Doubletake | 2 episodes |
Acting roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | The Tick | Guy in Couch, Cab Driver (uncredited) | Episode: "Pilot" |
2017–2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Mr. Tammerlane (voice) Isaac "Ike" Anwhistle |
4 episodes |
TV movies
Year | Title | Director | Executive producer |
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1999 | Partners | No | Yes |
2008 | Hackett | Yes | No |
Play or Be Played | Yes | Yes | |
2009 | The Bridget Show | Yes | No |
2014 | Dead Boss | Yes | No |
As cinematographer
- How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days (1984)
- Classified Love (1986)
- Welcome Home, Bobby (1986)
Future projects
He is working on new projects, among them include Things a Man Should Never Do Past 30: a single-camera comedy from
He has become attached to a movie adaptation of The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz, about a family of private investigators.[13] Sonnenfeld will direct the movie adaptation of the fantasy novel Gil's All Fright Diner in partnership with DreamWorks Animation.[14] He is also developing a sitcom for ABC, Funny in Farsi, based on the book of the same name.[15]
In 2012, it was stated that he was appointed to direct Lore, an adaptation based on the comic by T.P. Louise and Ashley Wood of the same name.[16][17] But, in 2013, Indie director Dave Green has signed on to replace Barry Sonnenfeld as director, Sonnenfeld will take part as executive producer on the project.[18]
Barry is also in talks with
References
- ^ "Barry Sonnenfeld Biography (1953-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
- ^ Coakley, Jacob. "In Memoriam: Sonny Sonnenfeld, 1919-2016 - PLSN".
- ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths SONNENFELD, IRENE KELLY.". The New York Times. 9 March 2000.
- Tcm.com. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
- ^ 'I guess I'm a whore, a masochist and a whore'. The Guardian. 12 August 1999.
- ^ a b Kolberg, Brad (May 9, 2020). "Call Your Mother: Filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld Looks Back With Humor In New Memoir". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Berlinale: 1996 Programme". berlinale.de. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
- ^ "'Men in Black 3' Ready to Roll in 3-D With Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones". 22 April 2010.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2007-06-14). "Sony, Sonnenfeld pact for TV". Variety. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "SmartLess: "Barry Sonnenfeld" on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ Fox, Sue (February 27, 1999). "Film Director Says Jet Crew Fled After Crash". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 24, 2008). "It's a man's world at CBS". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 24, 2008.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (April 1, 2009). "Sonnenfeld takes 'Spellman Files'". Variety.
- ^ "Barry Sonnenfeld to Direct Gil's All Fright Diner for DreamWorks". 17 December 2009.
- ^ "Sonnenfeld takes helm of "Farsi" comedy pilot". Reuters. November 30, 2009.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (25 September 2012). "Barry Sonnenfeld To Direct Supernatural 'Lore' With Dwayne Johnson | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
- ^ "Barry Sonnenfeld in Talks to Direct 'Lore' for Warner Bros". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
- ^ "Director Dave Green Replaces Barry Sonnenfeld in Lore". 2013-08-28. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
- ^ "Exclusive: Barry Sonnenfeld's Secret Comic-Book Movie Is". Vulture. June 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ "DC Entertainment Chief Reveals What's Next for Superman, Wonder Woman and 5 Superheroes Who Deserve Movies (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. July 17, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2013). "Barry Sonnenfeld To Direct CBS' 'Beverly Hills Cop' Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
External links
- Barry Sonnenfeld at IMDb
- Barry Sonnenfeld at AllMovie