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Paul Joseph Schrader (born July 22, 1946) is a 78-year-old Dutch-American screenwriter, film director, and critic.
The veteran actor is widely recognized for his innovative work, such as Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull (1980) and The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).
He has also directed films, from his feature debut, the crime drama Blue Collar (co-written with his brother) to the dramatic thriller First Reformed (2017), which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
American screenwriter
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| Name: | Paul Joseph Schrader |
| stage name: | Paul Schrader |
| Date of Birth: | July 22, 1946 (78 years old) |
| place of birth: | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Country of Citizenship: | United States, Netherlands |
| parents: | Charles A. Schrader, Joan Fisher |
| Children: | Molly Joanna Schrader, Sam Schrader |
| high: | 1.73 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Leonard Schrader |
| Spouse • Wife: | Mary Beth Hurt (m. 1983), Jenny Oppewall (m. 1969–1976) |
| Profession: | Screenwriter • Film Director |
| net worth: | $30 million |
Early life and education
Paul Schrader was born on July 22, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
His parents are Charles A. Schrader and Joan Fisher.
Paul Schrader is of mixed descent, his mother being of Dutch descent and his grandfather being from a German family that immigrated to the United States via Canada.
He was born into a devoutly religious family, and his parents were very strict with his teachings and rules. They believed in the Calvinist Christian Reformed Church.
Due to his strict parents, he didn’t have the opportunity to see a movie until he was 17, when he was able to sneak out of the house to watch a movie.
He attributes his talent for filmmaking to his lack of movie memory as a teenager.
Schrader received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Calvin College and his master’s degree in film studies from the UCLA School of Film.
Inspired by his mentor Pauline Kael to pursue a career as a film critic, Paul Schrader began writing and publishing film reviews for the Los Angeles Free Press. His reviews have become a widely cited source in film literature, and he has carved out a niche for himself in the film industry.
The comments he often shares on Facebook have received rather unpleasant responses because they appear provocative.
Profession
Paul Schrader’s screenwriting career began in 1974 when he co-wrote “Yakuza” with his brother Leonard Schrader. The film was set in the Japanese criminal world, as Leonard Schrader had a rich life among the famous Japanese gangsters. Although the film was not a commercial success, it brought Paul Schrader into the spotlight.
Paul Schrader wrote and directed films from the 1970s to 2000. During these periods, his work earned him several awards, nominations, and recognition, but also a series of objections and dissatisfaction. However, he received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for the thriller First Reformed, which premiered at the 2017 Venice Film Festival.
At the time of writing about his theatrical career, Paul Schrader had written two stage plays, Berlinale and Cleopatra’s Night Club. The second premiered in 1995 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Personal life
Paul Schrader was once married to art director Jeanine Oppewall, but their marriage failed due to Paul Schrader’s cocaine addiction.
He moved from Los Angeles to Japan in an effort to start a new life, and after quitting drugs around 1990, he met his second wife, actress Mary Beth Hurt.
His wife also played small roles in his different films.
Talking about religious lifestyle, Paul Schrader was raised a Calvinist but converted to Episcopal Church after the birth of his children, and he often incorporates religious themes and ideas in most of his works.
net worth
Paul Schrader has an estimated net worth of $30 million. He is undoubtedly one of the best filmmakers and playwrights in the industry to date, and therefore earns a considerable fortune from his projects.
This includes film and television appearance fees and sales of film scripts, but does not include income from successful films or TV series.
Social Media
Veteran actor Paul Schrader does not have a huge social media presence as he only has two confirmed accounts on social media.
