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David Frankel(I)

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David Frankel and Clyde at an event for Marley & Me (2008)
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
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David Frankel was born on 2 April 1959 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for The Devil Wears Prada (2006), One Chance (2013) and Band of Brothers (2001). He has been married to Jennifer Beber since 17 May 1998. They have two children.
BornApril 2, 1959
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BornApril 2, 1959
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
    The Devil Wears Prada
    7.0
    • Director
    • 2006
    James Corden in One Chance (2013)
    One Chance
    6.8
    • Director
    • 2013
    Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor, and Peter Youngblood Hills in Band of Brothers (2001)
    Band of Brothers
    9.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    Doctor Doctor (1989)
    Doctor Doctor
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Director

    Credits

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    Director

    • The Devil Wears Prada 2
      • Director
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • The Irrational (2023)
      The Irrational
      7.0
      TV Series
      • directed by
      • 2023
    • Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston in Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022)
      Jerry and Marge Go Large
      6.9
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Julia Garner in Inventing Anna (2022)
      Inventing Anna
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • directed by
      • 2022
    • Victor Rasuk and Nathalie Kelley in The Baker and the Beauty (2020)
      The Baker and the Beauty
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show (2019)
      The Morning Show
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Daryl Edwards, Matt Long, Luna Blaise, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Holly Taylor, Melissa Roxburgh, Parveen Kaur, and Ty Doran in Manifest (2018)
      Manifest
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Will Smith, Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet, Edward Norton, Naomie Harris, Keira Knightley, Michael Peña, and Jacob Latimore in Collateral Beauty (2016)
      Collateral Beauty
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2016
    • OneRepublic: Let's Hurt Tonight (2016)
      OneRepublic: Let's Hurt Tonight
      8.6
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2016
    • The King of 7B
      4.3
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2015
    • James Corden in One Chance (2013)
      One Chance
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep in Hope Springs (2012)
      Hope Springs
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
      The Big Year
      6.2
      • directed by
      • 2011
    • Breaking the Golden Rule
      Video
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Marley & Me: Deleted Scenes
      Video
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Marley & Me: Gag Reel
      Video
      • Director
      • 2008

    Producer

    • Pedro Pan
      • executive producer
      • Filming
    • The Irrational (2023)
      The Irrational
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023–2025
    • Little, Big, and Far (2024)
      Little, Big, and Far
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Generically Hot Girls Do Education - F.L.O.W. Project (2023)
      Generically Hot Girls Do Education - F.L.O.W. Project
      9.2
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Las Chicas Calientes de Educación - F.L.O.W. Project (2023)
      Las Chicas Calientes de Educación - F.L.O.W. Project
      9.9
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Rumores - F.L.O.W. Project (2022)
      Rumores - F.L.O.W. Project
      9.9
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Rumors - F.L.O.W. Project (2022)
      Rumors - F.L.O.W. Project
      9.9
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jordana Brewster, Reid Scott, and Adam Pally in Who Invited Charlie? (2022)
      Who Invited Charlie?
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Julia Garner in Inventing Anna (2022)
      Inventing Anna
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • AFUERA - F.L.O.W. Project (2022)
      AFUERA - F.L.O.W. Project
      10
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • OUT - F.L.O.W. Project (2022)
      OUT - F.L.O.W. Project
      10
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Victor Rasuk and Nathalie Kelley in The Baker and the Beauty (2020)
      The Baker and the Beauty
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Daryl Edwards, Matt Long, Luna Blaise, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Holly Taylor, Melissa Roxburgh, Parveen Kaur, and Ty Doran in Manifest (2018)
      Manifest
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Paulina Sofia in Two Similar Strangers (2016)
      Two Similar Strangers
      9.7
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Mary-Louise Parker, Chris Noth, Josh Peck, Ashley Benson, Addison Timlin, and Shiloh Fernandez in Chronically Metropolitan (2016)
      Chronically Metropolitan
      5.0
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • The Short Game (2013)
      The Short Game
      7.3
      • executive producer
      • 2013

    Writer

    • Rome (2005)
      Rome
      8.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2005
    • Kristy Swanson, George Eads, and Steven Eckholdt in Grapevine (2000)
      Grapevine
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2000
    • Dear Diary (1996)
      Dear Diary
      6.2
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Antonio Banderas, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Mia Farrow in Miami Rhapsody (1995)
      Miami Rhapsody
      5.4
      • written by
      • 1995
    • Lynn Clark, Steven Eckholdt, and Jonathan Penner in Grapevine (1992)
      Grapevine
      7.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 1992
    • Nervous Ticks (1992)
      Nervous Ticks
      5.8
      • written by
      • 1992
    • Curnal Achilles Aulisio, Steven Gilborn, Joshua Hoffman, Kenny Johnston, and Phill Lewis in Teech (1991)
      Teech
      6.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 1991
    • Doctor Doctor (1989)
      Doctor Doctor
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1989–1990
    • Gene Wilder in Funny About Love (1990)
      Funny About Love
      4.9
      • written by
      • 1990
    • Ellen Burstyn, Megan Mullally, Barry Sobel, Elaine Stritch, and Jesse R. Tendler in The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986)
      The Ellen Burstyn Show
      7.3
      TV Series
      • teleplay & story
      • 1986
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    Marley & Me: Trailer #2
    Marley & Me: Trailer #2
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    Marley & Me: Trailer #2

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • April 2, 1959
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Jennifer Beber May 17, 1998 - present (2 children)
    • Parents
      • Max Frankel
    • Relatives
        Jon Frankel(Sibling)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      His father is Max Frankel ,longtime executive editor of the New York Times.
    • Salary
      • One Chance
        (2013)
        $1,200,000

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      66 years old
    • When was David Frankel born?
      April 2, 1959
    • Where was David Frankel born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • How tall is David Frankel?
      6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters
    • What is David Frankel known for?
      Doctor Doctor, Band of Brothers, The Devil Wears Prada, and One Chance

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