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Baz Luhrmann

Born on September 17, 1962 in Australia

Though he began his career as an actor, director/writer/producer Baz Luhrmann found his flamboyant talent was better served behind the scenes. Born BazMark Luhrmann in a Sydney, Australia, suburb, Luhrmann returned to Sydney after a rural childhood ... Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
2001	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Picture	Moulin Rouge	Nominated
2001	American Film Institute	Best Picture	Moulin Rouge	Nominated
2001	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Original Screenplay	Moulin Rouge	Nominated
2001	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Director	Moulin Rouge	Nominated
2001	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Picture	Moulin Rouge	Nominated

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