Luis Bunuel
Director

Luis Bunuel Net Worth

Luis Bunuel was a Spanish-born surrealist filmmaker born on February 22, 1900. He is best known for his 1929 silent short film Un Chien Andalou, as well as his later works Los Olvidados (1950), The Exterminating Angel (1962), Simon of the Desert (1965) and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 22, 1900
Birth Place Spain
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 29, 1983 (age 83)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Spanish-born surrealist filmmaker who first gained attention for directing the silent short film Un Chien Andalou in 1929. His most well known features include Los Olvidados (1950), The Exterminating Angel (1962), Simon of the Desert (1965) and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977).

Before Fame

He switched his major twice while in college, finally landing on psychology.

Trivia

He was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards for three of his films. His films won various other awards, including the Palm d'Or for 1961's Viridiana and the Golden Lion for 1967's Belle de jour.

Family Life

He married Jeanne Bunuel in 1925 and became a Mexican citizen in 1948 after being exiled from Spain during the Spanish Civil War.

Associated With

He co-wrote the script for Un Chien Andalou with Spanish Painter and Artist Salvador Dali.

Some Luis Bunuel images

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