Philip Kaufman

Writing · Born 1936-10-23 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for their intelligence and independence. He is noted for directing films of eclectic subjects, ranging from realism to fantasy, and often incorporating satire or subtle humor as part of his “artistic signature.” He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Kaufman has been considered a “risk taker.” He has successfully adapted novels of widely different types – from Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being to Michael Crichton’s Rising Sun; from Tom Wolfe’s heroic epic The Right Stuff to the erotic writings of Anais Nin’s Henry & June. According to film historian James Welsh, his candid treatment of adult relationships in…

Filmography

• Algren as Self
• Friedkin Uncut as Self
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers as City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice)
• Fog City Mavericks as Self
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being as Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat (uncredited)