Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Damien Chazelle Biography and Timeline

Follow Damien Chazelle through 6 dated historical records for United States of America.

Damien Chazelle, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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2009–2022Years on this page

2009

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench

Director · Arts / Cinema

Makes his feature directing debut with Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, a low-budget musical drama.

2014

Whiplash

Director · Arts / Cinema

Writes and directs Whiplash, focusing on an ambitious jazz drummer and a demanding instructor.

2016

La La Land

Director · Arts / Cinema

Writes and directs La La Land, a musical romance about two artists pursuing careers in Los Angeles.

2017

Academy Award

Director · Arts / Cinema

Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for La La Land.

2018

First Man

Director · Arts / Cinema

Directs First Man, a biographical drama about astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission.

2022

Babylon

Director · Arts / Cinema

Writes and directs Babylon, an ensemble drama about Hollywood during the transition to sound cinema.

Records, sources and methodology

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