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| Albert Magnoli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953/1954 (age 66–67)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BFA) |
| Occupation | Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for helming the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash,[2] Street Knight, and American Anthem, and as editor of Reckless.[3]
Career[edit]
For a time Magnoli served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4] He graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[5] in 1981.[6]
Accolades[edit]
In 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[7]
Filmography[edit]
- 1981 : Jazz (short film)
- 1984 : Reckless (editor)
- 1984 : Purple Rain
- 1986 : American Anthem
- 1987 : Sign o' the Times (additional footage, uncredited)
- 1989 : Batdance (music video for Prince)
- 1989 : Partyman (music video for Prince)
- 1993 : Street Knight
- 1993 : Born to Run' (TV Movie)
- 1997 : Dark Planet (1997)
- 1997 : Nash Bridges season 2, episode 23 Deliverance
References[edit]
- ^ a b The San Bernardino County Sun: July 16, 1984. Quote: "It also marks the first time 30-year-old Magnoli was ever asked to direct".
- ^ "Stallone Film Caught in Sony-Warner Battle". Los Angeles Times. November 1, 1989.
- ^ "Albert Magnoli". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on December 15, 2014. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Prince Goes Batty". Los Angeles Times. May 28, 1989.
- ^ "Noted Directors' Student Films Will Be Featured In USC Benefit". Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1987.
- ^ "Purple Rain 30th Anniversary Interview: Albert Magnoli". Biography.com.
- ^ Chow, Andrew R. (December 11, 2019). "See the 25 New Additions to the National Film Registry, From Purple Rain to Clerks". Time. New York, NY. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Albert Magnoli at IMDb
- Albert Magnoli at AllMovie
- Huffingtonpost : The director of Purple Rain Prince Memories