A poignant tribute to a famous film director. Includes images from his films and links to more information.

Tells the life story of Nora Ephron, known for her work as a film director, screenwriter and novelist. She worked on such well-known films as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.

Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.

This site explores what it takes to become a director. Content includes a focus on job requirements, working and employment conditions, a personal profile of a current director, and more.

An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.

This article describes the life and work of director Joseph Mankiewicz whose great list of films includes "All About Eve." Includes scenes from his films and links for futher learning.

You may know the name Mike Nichols from his film "The Graduate." Come read about this legendary director and the films that made him famous.

Best known for his comic genius, Preston Sturges directed classic films including as "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." This article discusses his life and work.

Explore the world of Timothy William Burton. Famous for his direction in dark and mysterious films including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Edward Scissorhands," and his new film "The Corpse Bride."

A biography of movie director Peter Jackson, winner of several Oscars for his film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

Biography of Francis Ford Coppola provides an overview of Coppola's life and career in film.

Robert Altman carries a large resume as a film director. Read his biography and see a list of all his achievements.

Essay on the films of Wim Wenders. Includes filmography.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of resources for Shakespeare's The Tempest, a story of a shipwrecked, exiled duke, who plots revenge, and his daughter, who dreams of love. Compare productions and see how artists...

An interesting article that presents the different viewpoints regarding the classic silent film, "Birth of a Nation." Discusses the director, D.W. Griffith.

Biographical resource for information on Ossie Davis, actor, director, activist.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features John Singleton, an American film director and screenwriter whose films often examine urban and racial tensions. He is best known for his directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood.

A profile of author Norman Mailer, a timeline of his life, and an interview with the directors of a PBS film about his life.

A short biography of Orson Welles, director of many films including the acclaimed Citizen Kane. Welles is also well known for his reading of War of the Worlds over the radio in 1938, which caused many people to believe that the Earth was...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Woody Strode, an American character actor who was part of director John Ford's "family" of actors, appearing in nearly a dozen of Ford's films. Strode also had a brief career as a...