Makes his feature directing debut with Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, a low-budget musical drama.
Historical person
Damien Chazelle Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Damien Chazelle, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
Chronological biography
2009
2014
Writes and directs Whiplash, focusing on an ambitious jazz drummer and a demanding instructor.
2016
Writes and directs La La Land, a musical romance about two artists pursuing careers in Los Angeles.
2017
Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for La La Land.
2018
Directs First Man, a biographical drama about astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission.
2022
Writes and directs Babylon, an ensemble drama about Hollywood during the transition to sound cinema.
Titles and roles
Director
Record provenance
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