Irwin Winkler ( born Irwin Winkler ) - American film producer and director. Since 1967, he has worked on more than 50 films. He gained fame for his work on films: “ Double Trouble ” (1967), “ They Shoot Horses, Don't They? ”(1969), the series“ Rocky ”(1976–2018),“ Mad Bull ”(1980),“ Guys what is needed ”(1983)” and “ Glorious Boys ” (1990).
| Irwin Winkler | |
|---|---|
| English Irwin winkler | |
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1931 (88 years) |
| Place of Birth | |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Profession | film producer , film director |
| Awards | Oscar |
| IMDb | |
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Early life
Winkler was born into a Jewish family in New York . Grew up on Coney Island . He graduated from high school early and entered New York University. At the beginning of the Korean War, he voluntarily joined the army and served two years in Louisiana . After finishing his service, Winkler returned to New York University and in 1955 received a degree in American literature.
Personal life
Winkler married his wife Margot in 1959, while still working at WMA. They moved to Los Angeles in 1966. The couple have three sons: Charles, David and Adam. Charles and David are both film producers and directors. Together with his father, they manage the production company Winkler Films. Charles is married to actress Sandre Nelson. Winkler's younger son, Adam, is a professor of constitutional law.
Filmography
- TBA - Scarpa / Scarpa
- TBA - Borough of Churches
- 2019 - " Irishman "
- 2018 - Crete 2
- 2016 - “ Silence ”
- 2015 - “ Creed: The Legacy of Rocky ”
- 2015 - " Survivor "
- 2014 - “ Player ”
- 2013 - "The Wolf of Wall Street "
- 2011 - " What is hiding a lie "
- 2011 - " Mechanic "
- 2009 - " Streets of Blood "
- 2006 - “ House of the Brave ”
- 2006 - Rocky Balboa
- 2006 - " Network 2.0 "
- 2004 - “ Favorite ”
- 2002 - “ Enough with me! "
- 2001 - “ Ship News ”
- 2001 - “ Life is like a home ”
- 1999 - “ At first glance ”
- 1996 - “The Jury ”
- 1995 - The Network
- 1992 - " Night in the big city "
- 1990 - " Rocky 5 "
- 1990 - " Glorious Boys "
- 1989 - “ Music Box ”
- 1988 - " Devotee "
- 1986 - " Midnight Jazz "
- 1985 - The Revolution
- 1985 - " Rocky 4 "
- 1985 - “ Scandalous leaflet ”
- 1983 - “ Guys what you need ”
- 1982 - “The Author! Author! "
- 1982 - " Rocky 3 "
- 1981 - “ Secrets of Confession ”
- 1980 - The Raging Bull
- 1979 - " Rocky 2 "
- 1978 - " Uncle Joe Shannon "
- 1978 - "The Rider Approaches "
- 1977 - Valentino
- 1977 - " New York, New York "
- 1976 - " Dreamman "
- 1976 - " Rocky "
- 1975 - The Peeper
- 1975 - " Escape "
- 1974 - The Player
- 1974 - “ Sh.P.I.O.N.Y. "
- 1974 - “ Another arrest ”
- 1972 - The Sandbox
- 1972 - The Mechanic
- 1972 - “ Strange trip ”
- 1972 - " New Centurions "
- 1971 - "The gang, who could not shoot "
- 1971 - " Believe in me "
- 1970 - " Strawberry Statement "
- 1970 - " Leo is the last "
- 1969 - “ Shooting horses are shot, isn't it? "
- 1968 - The Divide
- 1968 - The Blue
- 1967 - " In the emphasis "
- 1967 - " Double Trouble "
Awards
- 2017 - nominated for the Gold Derby Awards (“ Silence ”).
- 2017 - United States Producers Guild Awards .
- 2016 - nominated for the Awards Circuit Community Awards (“ Silence ”).
- 2016 - Black Reel Awards ( Creed ).
- 2006 - Career Achievement Award .
- 2004 - Board of the Governors Award .
- 2002 - Lifetime Achievement Award .
- 2001 - Audience Award ( Life is like a home ).
- 2000 - Star on the Walk of Fame .
- 1999 - Hollywood Film Award .
- 1999 - Joseph Plateau Life Achievement Award .
- 1991 - nominated for an Oscar (" Glorious Guys ").
- 1991 - BAFTA Film Award (" Nice Guys )."
- 1991 - nominated for the Golden Palm branch (“ Guilty by Suspicion ”).
- 1991 - nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award (" Rocky 5 ").
- 1986 - nominated for the Golden Raspberry Prize (“ Rocky 4 ”).
- 1985 - Stinker Award (" Revolution ").
- 1984 - nominated for an Oscar (“ Guys what you need ”).
- 1981 - nominated for an Oscar (" Raging Bull ").
- 1977 - Academy Award ( Rocky )