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Darren Aronofsky

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Director
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Darren Aronofsky at an event for Golden Globe Awards (2009)
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of 'Requiem for a Dream,' here's a look back at Darren Aronofsky's award-winning film, starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans.
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Darren Aronofsky was born February 12, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, Darren was always artistic: he loved classic movies and, as a teenager, he even spent time doing graffiti art. After high school, Darren went to Harvard University to study film (both live-action and animation). He won several film awards after completing his senior thesis film, "Supermarket Sweep", starring Sean Gullette, which went on to becoming a National Student Academy Award finalist. Aronofsky didn't make a feature film until five years later, in February 1996, where he began creating the concept for Pi (1998). After Darren's script for Pi (1998) received great reactions from friends, he began production. The film re-teamed Aronofsky with Gullette, who played the lead. This went on to further successes, such as Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Wrestler (2008) and Black Swan (2010). Most recently, he completed the films Noah (2014) and Mother! (2017).
BornFebruary 12, 1969
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BornFebruary 12, 1969
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 52 wins & 110 nominations total

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    Known for

    Pi (1998)
    Pi
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 1998
    Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
    Requiem for a Dream
    8.3
    • Writer
    • 2000
    Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman in The Fountain (2006)
    The Fountain
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 2006
    Jennifer Lawrence in Mother! (2017)
    Mother!
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Producer



    • XOXO
      • producer
      • Turnaround
    • The Tiger
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • The Answers
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Solidarity
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Pole to Pole
      • executive producer
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • Pendulum
      • producer
      • Post-production



    • Chris Hemsworth in Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (2025)
      Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Vincent D'Onofrio, Liev Schreiber, Regina King, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Tonic, JC Argüelles, Matt Smith, Zoë Kravitz, Austin Butler, Nikita Kukushkin, and Bad Bunny in Caught Stealing (2025)
      Caught Stealing
      6.9
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2025
    • Chris Hemsworth in Limitless (2022)
      Limitless
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2025
    • Eliza McNitt in Ancestra (2025)
      Ancestra
      6.4
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Underland (2025)
      Underland
      7.7
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Lowland Kids (2025)
      Lowland Kids
      6.7
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Holding Liat (2025)
      Holding Liat
      7.0
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Viktor (2024)
      Viktor
      6.9
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Sabbath Queen (2024)
      Sabbath Queen
      7.5
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Little Death (2024)
      Little Death
      5.2
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Postcard from Earth (2023)
      Postcard from Earth
      7.5
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Mallori Johnson in Kindred (2022)
      Kindred
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain in The Good Nurse (2022)
      The Good Nurse
      6.8
      • produced by (p.g.a.)
      • 2022
    • Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
      The Whale
      7.6
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Black Gold (2022)
      Black Gold
      6.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • Produced By
      • 2022

    Writer



    • Chris Hemsworth in Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (2025)
      Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
      7.2
      • creator
      • 2025
    • Chris Hemsworth in Limitless (2022)
      Limitless
      8.0
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2022–2025
    • Postcard from Earth (2023)
      Postcard from Earth
      7.5
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Requiem for a Dream: Scene Reinterpretation (2021)
      Requiem for a Dream: Scene Reinterpretation
      6.9
      Short
      • screenplay
      • 2021
    • Jennifer Lawrence in Mother! (2017)
      Mother!
      6.6
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Jennifer Connelly, Russell Crowe, Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ray Winstone in Noah (2014)
      Noah
      5.8
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman in The Fountain (2006)
      The Fountain
      7.1
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • 2006
    • Below (2002)
      Below
      6.1
      • written by
      • 2002
    • Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
      Requiem for a Dream
      8.3
      • screenplay
      • 2000
    • Pi (1998)
      Pi
      7.3
      • written by
      • story
      • voice over written by
      • 1998
    • Protozoa (1993)
      Protozoa
      5.9
      Short
      • written by (as Darren Arønøfsky)
      • 1993
    • Supermarket Sweep
      6.3
      Short
      • screenplay
      • 1991

    Director



    • Breakthrough
      • Director
      • Pre-production



    • Vincent D'Onofrio, Liev Schreiber, Regina King, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Tonic, JC Argüelles, Matt Smith, Zoë Kravitz, Austin Butler, Nikita Kukushkin, and Bad Bunny in Caught Stealing (2025)
      Caught Stealing
      6.9
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • Postcard from Earth (2023)
      Postcard from Earth
      7.5
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
      The Whale
      7.6
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Welcome to Earth (2021)
      Welcome to Earth
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • The Real Cost: One Leaves (2019)
      The Real Cost: One Leaves
      2.9
      Video
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Jennifer Lawrence in Mother! (2017)
      Mother!
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2017
    • The Truth Is Hard to Find the New York Times: Brian Denton (2017)
      The Truth Is Hard to Find the New York Times: Brian Denton
      4.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Jennifer Connelly, Russell Crowe, Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ray Winstone in Noah (2014)
      Noah
      5.8
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Yves Saint Laurent: La Nuit de l`Homme (2011)
      Yves Saint Laurent: La Nuit de l`Homme
      4.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • James Hetfield in Lou Reed & Metallica: The View (2011)
      Lou Reed & Metallica: The View
      4.9
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Natalie Portman in Black Swan (2010)
      Black Swan
      8.0
      • directed by
      • 2010
    • Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler (2008)
      The Wrestler
      7.9
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman in The Fountain (2006)
      The Fountain
      7.1
      • directed by
      • 2006
    • Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
      Requiem for a Dream
      8.3
      • Director
      • 2000
    • Pi (1998)
      Pi
      7.3
      • Director
      • 1998

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    Videos31

    ‘Caught Stealing’ Stars Share How Aronofsky’s Eagle-Eye Revived '90s NYC
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    'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
    Clip 6:49
    'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
    'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
    Clip 6:49
    'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
    Why 'The Whale' Makeup Had to Be Perfect for Brendan Fraser
    Clip 3:13
    Why 'The Whale' Makeup Had to Be Perfect for Brendan Fraser
    Requiem for a Dream | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:18
    Requiem for a Dream | Anniversary Mashup
    Is 'The Batman' Logo a Deadly Reminder?
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    Is 'The Batman' Logo a Deadly Reminder?
    How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'
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    How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Darren Arønøfsky
    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • February 12, 1969
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Children
      • Henry Aronofsky
    • Parents
        Abraham Aronofsky
    • Other works
      Directed Clint Mansell music video "Pi R Squared" (1999).
    • Publicity listings
      • 4 Interviews
      • 3 Articles

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Directed 6 actors in Oscar nominated performances: Ellen Burstyn, Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Natalie Portman, Brendan Fraser, and Hong Chau. Portman and Fraser won for their performances in his movies.
    • Quotes
      I try to live my life where I end up at a point where I have no regrets. So I try to choose the road that I have the most passion on because then you can never really blame yourself for making the wrong choices. You can always say you're following your passion.
    • Trademarks
        Frequently uses a technique known as the hip-hop montage, which is a sequence of images or actions shown in fast-motion with accompanying sound effects, usually shown to simulate a certain action, such as taking drugs.
    • Salary
      • Requiem for a Dream
        (2000)
        $50,000

    FAQ

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    • How old is Darren Aronofsky?
      56 years old
    • When was Darren Aronofsky born?
      February 12, 1969
    • Where was Darren Aronofsky born?
      Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • How tall is Darren Aronofsky?
      6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters
    • What is Darren Aronofsky known for?
      Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, and The Wrestler

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