David Fincher
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
David Fincher was born in 1962 in Denver, Colorado, and was raised in
Marin County, California. When he was 18 years old he went to work for
John Korty at Korty Films in Mill Valley. He
subsequently worked at ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) from 1981-1983.
Fincher left ILM to direct TV commercials and music videos after
signing with N. Lee Lacy in Hollywood. He went on to found Propaganda
in 1987 with fellow directors Dominic Sena,
Greg Gold and
Nigel Dick. Fincher has directed TV
commercials for clients that include Nike, Coca-Cola, Budweiser,
Heineken, Pepsi, Levi's, Converse, AT&T and Chanel. He has directed
music videos for Madonna,
Sting,
The Rolling Stones,
Michael Jackson,
Aerosmith,
George Michael,
Iggy Pop,
The Wallflowers,
Billy Idol,
Steve Winwood,
The Motels and, most recently,
A Perfect Circle.
As a film director, he has achieved huge success with Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999) and, Panic Room (2002).
As a film director, he has achieved huge success with Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999) and, Panic Room (2002).