I turned down 'Harry Potter' and 'Spider-Man,' two movies that I knew would be phenomenally successful, because I had already made movies like that before and they offered no challenge to me. I don't need my ego to be reminded.
DescriptionAmerican film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur
BornDecember 18, 1946
CountryUnited States Of America
ProfessionFilm Director; Screenwriter; Film Producer; Actor; Art Collector; Businessperson
AwardsKnight Of The Legion Of Honour; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire; Commander Of The Order Of The Crown; Academy Award For Best Director; Grand Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With Star; Daytime Emmy Award; Directors Guild Of America Award; National Humanities Medal; Philadelphia Liberty Medal