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Sean Baker
Born 1971-02-26Summit, New Jersey, USA
Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers, including Take Out (2004), Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), Red Rocket (2021), and Anora (2024), the last of which won him the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as well as Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He is also known for creating the Fox/IFC puppet sitcom Greg the Bunny (2002–2006) and its spin-offs.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Cannes UncutSelfMerry F*cking Christmas: The Making of TangerineSelfReflecting on “Take Out”SelfJoel Calls Indie Film Type DudesRoleHerschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of GoreSelfUnder the Rainbow: Making The Florida ProjectSelfMeet the HustlersSelfThe Making of Take OutSelfAnora: Stripped DownSelf