Scorsese

Martin Charles Scorsese (born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter whose work has had a profound influence on modern cinema. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he is renowned for crime dramas, character studies, and explorations of morality and redemption. A longtime collaborator with actors such as Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, Scorsese is also a leading advocate for film preservation through his nonprofit and production work.

Scorsese studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned an MFA in film. His early features include Who’s That Knocking at My Door (1967) and Mean Streets (1973), which established his kinetic style and focus on urban life. Taxi Driver (1976) and Raging Bull (1980) brought international acclaim and solidified his reputation as a premier director of intense, morally complex dramas. Other notable works include Goodfellas (1990), The Departed (2006) — which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director — and a later range of projects such as Hugo (2011), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Silence (2016), The Irishman (2019), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). He has also contributed to television, notably as an executive producer of Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014).

Style and influence are hallmarks of Scorsese’s career. His films often feature dynamic camera work, long takes, and a focus on ethical ambiguity within crime narratives, with Thelma Schoonmaker as his longtime editor helping to shape his distinctive pacing. He co-founded The Film Foundation to preserve cinema and runs Sikelia Productions to develop ongoing projects, mentoring new generations of filmmakers.