Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader is an American screenwriter, film director, and film critic known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and his strict upbringing that prohibited him from watching films until he turned 18.

Director

July 22, 1946

Cancer

78

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Paul Schrader, an acclaimed American filmmaker and screenwriter, is best known for penning the classic film “Taxi Driver.” He has directed notable films such as “American Gigolo” and “Cat People” and received critical acclaim for his works “Light Sleeper” and “First Reformed.” Schrader has collaborated with esteemed directors like Martin Scorsese, contributing to films like “Raging Bull” and “The Last Temptation of Christ.” His book “Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer” is highly regarded in film theory studies. Interestingly, Schrader’s strict Calvinist upbringing prevented him from watching a film until he turned 18.