Damien Chazelle
Awards & Honours
45
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Damien Chazelle's career is marked by historic achievements. At 32, he became the youngest person to win the Academy Award for Best Director. His film La La Land tied the record for most Oscar nominations (14) and won six, including Best Director. He is one of the few directors to have won the top prizes at Sundance (Grand Jury Prize), Venice (Audience Award), and Toronto (People's Choice Award) for consecutive films. Chazelle has been named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list and received the Harvard Arts Medal. His films have collectively earned 28 Academy Award nominations.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Youngest Best Director Oscar Winner
Won Best Director at age 32 years, 38 days, the youngest in history.
Harvard Arts Medal
Awarded to alumni who have made significant contributions to the arts.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Listed in the 'Pioneers' category.
Key to the City of Providence
Honored by the mayor for his achievements.
Proclamation from Princeton
Honored by his hometown.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Forbes 30 Under 30
Hollywood Reporter Top 30 Under 30
Variety 10 Directors to Watch
Magazine Covers
Time
February 20, 2017
The Dreamer: Damien Chazelle on Making La La Land and the Future of Movies
The Hollywood Reporter
December 7, 2016
Damien Chazelle: The Man Behind La La Land
Variety
November 15, 2016
Damien Chazelle on La La Land and the Magic of Movies
Entertainment Weekly
December 9, 2016
The Director Who Dreamed Up La La Land
W Magazine
February 2017
Feature profile on Chazelle and his creative process
Records & Feats
Youngest Best Director Oscar Winner
Chazelle won the Academy Award for Best Director at age 32 years, 38 days, the youngest in the award's history.
La La Land Tied Record for Most Oscar Nominations
La La Land received 14 Academy Award nominations, tying the record held by Titanic and All About Eve.