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Noah Baumbach

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (September 3, 1969- )
    Born in Brooklyn, New York, New York
    Wrote and directed the films 'The Squid and the Whale (2005),' 'Margot at the Wedding (2007),' 'Frances Ha (2013),' 'While We're Young (2014),' 'The Meyerowitz Stories (2017),' and 'Marriage Story (2019)'
    Wrote the screenplays for the films 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004),' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009),' and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)'

Why he might be annoying:

    His films often feature either dysfunctional families or immature protagonists refuse to grow up.
    He divorced from his wife actress Jennifer Jason Leigh after having an affair with fellow actress and director Greta Gerwig.
    In fact, he fathered a child out of wedlock with Gerwig.
    When asked about seeking attention from strangers, he answered, 'When I was a kid, I would fantasize about my own funeral.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He frequently casts Ben Stiller and Adam Driver in his films.
    He has been co-writer on two Wes Anderson films.
    He was chosen as 'Newsweek' magazine's 'Ten New Faces of 1996.'
    He was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars for 'The Squid and the Whale' in 2006 and 'Marriage Story' in 2020.

Credit: Birdienest81


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying