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United States Martin Scorsese is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker recognized for his influential contributions to cinema, spanning seven decades of directing, producing, acting, and screenwriting.
Martin Scorsese directed a television commercial for Chanel's men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel, starring French actor Gaspard Ulliel. The commercial was filmed in New York City and debuted in August 2010.
Martin Scorsese directed "The Audition," a short film that served as a promotional piece for the casinos Studio City in Macau and City of Dreams in Manila, Philippines. The film featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro competing for a role in Scorsese's next film, marking their first reunion under his direction in two decades. It premiered in October 2015.
In 2023, Martin Scorsese directed a commercial for Bleu de Chanel, starring Timothée Chalamet.
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Scorsese directed humorous commercials for Squarespace in 2024, featuring himself in 'Squarespace: Hello Down There' and with his daughter Francesca in 'Squarespace: Marty & Francesca Make a Website'.
Martin Charles Scorsese was born on November 17, 1942, in Queens, New York City, and raised in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan. His parents, Catherine and Charles Scorsese, both worked in Manhattan’s garment district, with their families having originated from Palermo, Sicily. As a child, asthma limited his physical activities, leading him to develop a deep interest in cinema through frequent visits to movie theaters with his family. This early exposure fostered a lifelong passion for film. He pursued formal education in film, earning a B.S. degree in film communications in 1964 and an M.A. in the same field in 1966 from New York University’s School of Film. During his studies, he created several short films that received awards, including “The Big Shave” (1967), and directed his inaugural feature film, “Who’s That Knocking at My Door” (1967).
Scorsese’s career progressed significantly in the 1970s. After serving as an assistant director and editor for the documentary “Woodstock” (1970), he achieved critical acclaim with “Mean Streets” (1973), a film that marked his first collaboration with actor Robert De Niro. This partnership continued to define much of his work, including the Palme d’Or-winning “Taxi Driver” (1976), “Raging Bull” (1980) which garnered eight Academy Award nominations, and “Goodfellas” (1990). Throughout the 1990s and into the 21st century, Scorsese broadened his directorial scope with films like “The Color of Money” (1986), “Cape Fear” (1991), “The Age of Innocence” (1993), “Casino” (1995), and “Kundun” (1997). His commitment to cinematic history was also evident in his four-hour documentary, “A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies” (1995).
In the 2000s, Scorsese embarked on a series of notable collaborations with actor Leonardo DiCaprio, commencing with “Gangs of New York” (2002), which received a Golden Globe for Best Director for Scorsese. This was followed by “The Aviator” (2004), which earned five Academy Awards, and “The Departed” (2006), for which Scorsese received his first Academy Award for Best Director, among other accolades. Further collaborations with DiCaprio include “Shutter Island” (2010), “Hugo” (2011), and “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013). Beyond feature films, he served as executive producer and directed the pilot episode for the HBO series “Boardwalk Empire” (2010). His dedication to film preservation led him to establish The Film Foundation in 1990, the World Cinema Foundation in 2007, and the African Film Heritage Project in 2017.
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