Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for directing the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash (replacement director), Street Knight, and American Anthem. Magnoli also served as editor of the 1984 film Reckless.
Albert Magnoli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 70–71)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Career
editMagnoli graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[2] in 1981.[3]
In 1989, Magnoli briefly (from February to November) served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4]
Accolades
editIn 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[5]
Filmography
edit- 1979 : Jazz (short film) [6]
- 1984 : Reckless (editor)
- 1984 : Purple Rain
- 1986 : American Anthem
- 1987 : Never Enough (music video for Patty Smyth)
- 1987 : Sign o' the Times (additional footage, uncredited)
- 1989 : Batdance (music video for Prince)
- 1989 : Scandalous (music video for Prince)
- 1989 : Tango & Cash (replaced Andrei Konchalovsky, uncredited)
- 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".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Albert Magnoli - Prince Vault".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jazz". IMDb.