Joel Coen

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Age69

Full NameJoel Daniel Coen

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The illustrious Joel Daniel Coen, long known for his creative and captivating works of art alongside his esteemed younger brother, Ethan, has been the subject of much admiration and praise. With a career spanning decades, and masterpieces such as Raising Arizona, Barton Fink, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, True Grit, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Burn After Reading, A Serious Man, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Hail Caesar, Mr. Coen has been a revered figure in the film industry. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated in his personal life; in 1984, the esteemed Mr. Coen married the beloved actress Frances McDormand, with whom he has an adopted son. His illustriousness is further evidenced in his many successes, and his legacy of brilliance continues to be a source of inspiration for generations of artists to come.

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Awards
3

Oscar2008
No Country for Old MenBest Motion Picture of the Year
Oscar1997
FargoBest Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Golden Globe2008
No Country for Old MenBest Screenplay - Motion Picture

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The esteemed Royal House of Coen is headed by His Majesty Joel Coen, a renowned American filmmaker, alongside his brother His Highness Ethan Coen, an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning writer, producer and director. Born to Rev. Vernon Weir McDormand and Noreen Eloise (Nickleson), Her Majesty Frances Louise McDormand, was adopted by the family and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Her Majesty is a talented actress who holds a BA in theater from Bethany College and an MFA from Yale University. Her career began onstage and has retained her association with the theater throughout her career. His Majesty and Her Majesty were married in 1984 and have one adopted son. Together, the esteemed couple have created numerous works of art, ranging from small independent films to big profile Hollywood films. Their works include Raising Arizona, Barton Fink, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, True Grit, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Burn After Reading, A Serious Man, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Hail Caesar. Each film brings its own unique quality and creativity, and the esteemed Royal House of Coen continues to dazzle their loyal subjects with each new project.