Baz Luhrmann

Born: 1962-09-17

Mark Anthony "Baz" Luhrmann is an Australian filmmaker and actor with projects spanning film, television, opera, theatre, music and recording industries. He is regarded by some as a contemporary example of an auteur for his style and deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical components of all his work. He is the most commercially successful Australian director, with four of his films in the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films of all time. On the screen he is best known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", consisting of his romantic comedy film Strictly Ballroom (1992), and the romantic tragedies William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Moulin Rouge! (2001). Following the trilogy, projects included Australia (2008), The Great Gatsby (2013), Elvis (2022), and his television period drama The Get Down (2016) for Netflix. Additional projects include stage productions of Giacomo Puccini's La bohème for both the Australian Opera and Broadway and Strictly Ballroom the Musical (2014). Luhrmann is equally known for his Grammy-nominated soundtracks for Moulin Rouge! and The Great Gatsby, as well as his record label House of Iona, a co-venture with RCA Records. Serving as producer on all of his musical soundtracks, he also holds writing credits on many of the individual tracks. His album Something for Everybody features music from many of his films and also includes his hit "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)".


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Hound Dog

as Himself
Released: 2024-04-08

The story of Elvis’s highest, and final descent in his career which eventually leads to his...

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The Highest Honour

as Able Seaman A.W. Huston
Released: 1982-05-15

After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new...

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Room 999

as uncredited
Released: 2023-10-05

In 1982, Wim Wenders asked 16 of his fellow directors to speak on the future of cinema,...

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Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing

as Self
Released: 2017-03-14

Australian film editor Jill Bilcock is one of the world's most sought after film editors, having...

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Franca: Chaos and Creation

as Self
Released: 2016-09-02

Director Francesco Carrozzini creates an intimate portrait of his mother, Franca Sozzani, the...

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Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20

as Self
Released: 2022-06-21

Inside the making of "Elvis," the cinematic drama starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and...

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The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge'

as Self
Released: 2001-05-01

This made-for-tv documentary treats romance fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of...

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Winter of Our Dreams

as Pete
Released: 1981-07-31

When a womanizing bookshop owner hears about the suicide of a former girlfriend, he tries to...

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Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

as Self
Released: 2022-03-20

A set of performances inspired on films such as Singin' in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and...

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Crazy About Tiffany's

as Himself
Released: 2016-02-19

A provocative and rare glimpse at the most iconic luxury jeweler in the world. From past to...

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That Click

as Self
Released: 2020-06-17

A man at the cutting edge of fashion, photojournalism and portraiture, photographer to the stars...

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The World of Nat King Cole

as Self
Released: 2004-06-15

Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with...

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Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches

as Himself
Released: 2017-04-17

Documentary about the life and career of Australian actor Rod Taylor.

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Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation

as Self
Released: 2012-07-17

Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why...

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Just a Boy From Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen

as Self - Director
Released: 2023-01-08

Director Baz Luhrmann, actors Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, and others explore the life and...

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Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible

as Himself
Released: 2018-07-05

With credits including Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, The Dish, Moulin Rouge!, Romeo +...

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My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation

as Self
Released: 2006-02-07

Paterson was born and raised in the rough area of Harlesden, London and, since becoming an...

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Show Me the Magic

as Self
Released: 2012-11-01

Don McAlpine, legendary cinematographer. World renowned Australian. A documentary of his life...

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The Dark Room

as First Student
Released: 1982-07-01

A slightly disturbed young amateur photographer finds that his father has been secretly having...

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A Country Practice

as uncredited
First aired: 1981-11-18

A Country Practice was an Australian television drama series. At its inception, one of the...

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Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2005-06-01

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Himself
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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100 Years of Warner Bros.

as Self
First aired: 2023-05-25

Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the...

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Agent Elvis

as The Director (voice)
First aired: 2023-03-17

Elvis Presley trades in his white jumpsuit for a jet pack when he is covertly inducted into a...

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Rove

as Self
First aired: 1999-09-22

Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine...

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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

as Self
First aired: 2011-09-03

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema...

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