When was David Fincher born and where did he grow up?
David Andrew Leo Fincher was born in Denver on the 28th of August 1962. His family moved to San Anselmo, California when he was two years old.
Questions about David Fincher
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many music videos did David Fincher direct between 1984 and 1993?
Between 1984 and 1993, Fincher was credited as a director for 53 music videos. He referred to this period as his own film school and learned how to work efficiently within small budgets and tight time frames during these productions.
Why does David Fincher disown the film Alien 3?
David Fincher publicly expressed his dismay about the final product of Alien 3 after studio intervention hampered the production from the very beginning. In a 2009 interview with The Guardian, he stated that no one hated it more than him because he blamed the producers for their lack of trust in him during the process.
What is the shooting style of David Fincher regarding camera movement and takes?
David Fincher prefers cameras on a tripod and does not normally use hand-held cameras during filming. He demands a grueling series of takes to capture each scene perfectly, requiring cast members to do upwards of 70 takes for certain scenes.
Which Netflix series did David Fincher create or executive produce starting in 2013?
In 2013, Fincher served as executive producer for the Netflix television series House of Cards and directed the first two episodes. Between 2016 and 2019, he directed produced and served as showrunner for another series called Mindhunter which debuted on Netflix worldwide on the 13th of October 2017.