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Bryan Singer
NameBryan Singer
CaptionSinger at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Birth date17 September 1965
Birth placeNew York City, U.S.
OccupationFilm director, film producer, screenwriter
Yearsactive1988–present

Bryan Singer is an American filmmaker known for his work in the superhero film and science fiction genres. He first gained major recognition for directing the acclaimed crime thriller The Usual Suspects, which won two Academy Awards. His career was subsequently defined by his influential direction of early entries in the ''X-Men'' film series, helping to establish the modern superhero film genre. Singer's later work includes large-scale productions like Superman Returns and Jack the Giant Slayer, though his career has been significantly overshadowed by numerous personal and legal controversies.

Early life and education

Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, he developed an early interest in filmmaking, creating 8mm movies as a teenager. He attended the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South before pursuing his education at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He later transferred to the University of Southern California's USC School of Cinematic Arts, but left before graduating to begin his professional career in Los Angeles.

Career

His directorial debut was the low-budget horror film ''Public Access'', which shared the Grand Jury Prize at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. Major breakthrough success came with The Usual Suspects, a complex neo-noir mystery starring Kevin Spacey and Gabriel Byrne that became a critical and commercial hit. This led to his hiring by 20th Century Fox to direct ''X-Men'' in 2000, a film credited with revitalizing the superhero genre and launching a major film franchise. He followed this with the sequel ''X2'', which received widespread praise from critics and fans. After departing the series, he directed Superman Returns for Warner Bros., a homage to the 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve. Later directorial efforts include the World War II thriller ''Valkyrie'', starring Tom Cruise, the fantasy adventure Jack the Giant Slayer, and a return to the ''X-Men'' franchise with X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse. He has also worked extensively in television, serving as an executive producer on the Fox series ''House'' and creating the ABC science fiction drama ''The Last Resort''.

Filmography

A selection of his feature film directing credits includes ''Public Access'' (1993), The Usual Suspects (1995), ''Apt Pupil'' (1998), ''X-Men'' (2000), ''X2'' (2003), Superman Returns (2006), ''Valkyrie'' (2008), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). He served as a producer on numerous other projects, including the ''X-Men'' series films X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and the television series ''Legion'' and ''The Gifted''.

Personal life

He has been private about much of his personal life, though he is openly gay and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts within the LGBT community. He has owned several notable properties, including a long-time residence in Los Angeles and a historic mansion in Tokyo. His friendships and professional collaborations with figures like Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, and producer Tom DeSanto have been widely reported in the media.

His career has been marred by numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and unprofessional behavior on set. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against him by men who alleged they were sexually assaulted as minors, with some cases dating back to the late 1990s. These allegations have been investigated by outlets such as The Atlantic and have led to his dismissal from high-profile projects, including the Queen biopic ''Bohemian Rhapsody'', where he was replaced by director Dexter Fletcher. He has also faced lawsuits for alleged assault and battery, and has been repeatedly accused of creating hostile work environments, including on the set of X-Men: Apocalypse. He has consistently denied the most serious allegations.

Awards and nominations

He won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay and received a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for The Usual Suspects. The film also earned him a Saturn Award for Best Director from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. His work on ''X-Men'' and ''X2'' earned him additional Saturn Award nominations. In television, he shared a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series nomination as an executive producer for ''House''.

Category:American film directors Category:American film producers Category:People from New York City