Peter Jackson burst onto the scene when he was the surprise choice for the Lord Of The Rings director. He was virtually unknown at the time.
Claim To Fame
The Lord Of The Rings launched his name …

There isn’t much more that can be said about Steven Spielberg and his enormous contributions to the movie indsutry, and history.
As a director, his accomplishments are legendary, as a producer, second to none.
Steven …

Roland Emmerich is important in our list of the top 100 directors, because he is directing the end of the world, sort of. His movie 2010 due out in Nov 2009, is already frightening people. …

Brian De Palma is a badass, a legend and a man who has delivered some of my favorite movies, ever. He’s Director known for psychological suspense thrillers and maffia films. Matter of fact, if you …

Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneer in the industry, a legend of his day and still celebrated. He directed over 80 Titles, Produced another 85 , wrote 22 films and laid a foundation to generations …

Jan De Bont knew what it would take to get his films out there, and although his films may be mocked to this day, there is no doubting is impact on the action film industry. …

Andrew Davis makes our list of the top 100 hollywood directors for one simple reason. Andrew Davis gave us two legendary characters who will be with us forever. Nico Toscani and Casey Ryback. For …

When you have directed over 173 Movies, including Casablanca, then not only are you a legend, but perhaps one of the most successful Directors of all time.
Michael Curtiz began his directorial career before the …

Cameron Crowe makes our list of the 100 best directors of all time, because he has been involved in some of the biggest movies ever. An incredibly talented Writer, Director and Producer, Crowe has given …

David Cronenberg directs great movies, some of my favorites of all time. His contribution to the movie world is classic horror films, with a nice dose of crime and drama.
Claim To Fame
As a director, …

Wes Craven is perhaps the Master of Horror, the director most likely to make you shit your pants, lose your lunch and scream like a little girl. If you can’t name one Craven Hill off …

Roger Corman is a successful Director, Producer who has had an impressive list of movies on his resume. Some would accredit his production resume more impressive than his directorial one, but nobody can deny his …

Francis Ford Coppola is another legendary Director, Writer and Producer who has brought hollywood to its knees with epic films and characters.
Claim To Fame
Francis Ford Coppola is known for The Godfather trilogy, The Outsiders and …

Ethan Coen, and ‘The Coen Brothers’ is one of the most sought after directors today. He is known for his edgy films, often with a dark side. He is a Director, Producer and Writer.
His …

French Director René Clément has directed 30 titles, some you know, most you won’t. However, that should take away from his fantastic career.
Films He Directed
Scar Tissue (1975)
…and Hope to Die (1972)
The Deadly …