Steven Spielberg Biography

  • Steven Spielberg is Born

    Steven Spielberg is Born
    On December 18, 1946, Stephen Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His parents' names were Arnold and Leah Spielberg. He has three younger sisters named Nancy, Sue, and Anne.
  • Steven makes his first movie "Last Gunfight"

    Steven makes his first movie "Last Gunfight"
    When Steven joined the boy scouts he made a movie called "Last Gunfight" to get a badge shown below.
  • Steven attends the University of Southern California

    Steven attends the University of Southern California
    In the year of 1960, Steven attends the University of Southern California. He joined the bachelor's degree course in film and electronic arts but later drops out to begin directing.
  • Steven Creates His First Movie

    Steven Creates His First Movie
    In 1964 Steven writes and directs a movie called Firelight. The budget of the movie was $500, it was shown at local theaters are made a profit of $1.
  • Steven Creates His First Short Film

    Steven Creates His First Short Film
    Steven writes and directs a short love story called Amblin. The film had a budget of $15,000. The movie won several film festival awards.
  • Spielberg Directs Jaws

    Spielberg Directs Jaws
    Steven directs and writes his first blockbuster movie Jaws. Jaws becomes a box office hit that sends Steven's career off to the races.
  • Stephen meets Amy Irving

    Stephen meets Amy Irving
    Steven Meets his future first wife Amy Irving. They date and later marry in 1985 but divorce in 1989.
  • Spielberg releases "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind."

    Spielberg releases "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind."
    Spielberg writes and directs a sci-fi movie called Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. The movie made a record 306.9 million dollars at the box office.
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    Spielberg and George Lucas team up to produce and direct the India Jones Series.

    George and Steven both produce and direct the Indiana Jones series. Harrison Ford's character becomes one of the most famous movie characters of all time.
  • Stephen Directs E.T

    Stephen Directs E.T
    This classic directed by Spielberg became a household movie for generations to come.
  • Spielberg Produces "Gremlins."

    Spielberg Produces "Gremlins."
    Steven is the executive producer of the movie Gremlins. The movie saw critical and commercial success. The movie took heat for its violent scenes, it had a rating of PG-13.
  • Stevens First Son Is Born

    Stevens First Son Is Born
    Stevens's first son named Max is born.
  • Steven and Amy Divorce

    Steven and Amy Divorce
  • Spielberg Marries Kate Capshaw

    Spielberg Marries Kate Capshaw
    Spielberg marries his second wife Kate Capshaw, they would later go on to have 6 children, one of which is his stepdaughter.
  • Steven Directs Hook

    Steven Directs Hook
    Hok is a sequel to Peter Pan which stars Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman.
  • Steven Spielberg Directs Jurassic Park

    Steven Spielberg Directs Jurassic Park
    Steven directs his biggest movie yet, Jurrasic Park. Jurrasic Park grossed over $912 million worldwide, it became the highest-grossing film ever at that time.
  • Steven Produces and Directs Schindler's List

    Steven Produces and Directs Schindler's List
    Steven releases one of my favorite films "Schindler's List." This emotional and gut-wrenching movie is based on a true story about a German businessman who tries to save Jewish people from the holocaust.
  • Stephen Wins His First Oscars

    Stephen Wins His First Oscars
    Steven won two Oscars at the 66th Academy Awards for his movie Schindler's List. The Oscars were for best picture and best director.
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    Steven Takes A Hiatus

    Steven wanted to take a hiatus to spend more time with his family.
  • Steven Directs The Lost World: Jurassic Park

    Steven Directs The Lost World: Jurassic Park
    This sequel to Jurassic Park came out on the top of the box with $618 million in 1997.
  • Steven Produces and Directs Saving Private Ryan

    Steven Produces and Directs Saving Private Ryan
    Staring Tom hanks Saving Private Ryan is about D-Day WW2. This is one of my all-time favorite films. Saving Private Ryan grossed $482.3 at the box office.
  • Steven Wins His Third Oscar

    Steven Wins His Third Oscar
    Stephen won his third Oscar at the 71st Academy Awards for best director on his movie Saving Private Ryan.
  • Steven Produces and Directs Catch Me If You Can

    Steven Produces and Directs Catch Me If You Can
    Staring Leo Decaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can follows a true story of a boy who lives many different lives and an FBI agent who is determined to catch him.
  • Spielberg Directs War of Worlds

    Spielberg Directs War of Worlds
    Starring Tom Cruise this movie is about Aliens attacking Earth. This movie grossed $603.9 million at the box office.
  • Steven Directs and Produces The Adventures Of Tintin

    Steven Directs and Produces The Adventures Of Tintin
    Steven's first animated movie was a big hit. The movie is based on a series of comic books called Tintin.
  • Steven Spielberg Directs and Produces War Horse

    Steven Spielberg Directs and Produces War Horse
    War Horse was based on a book that takes place in WW1. It gained $177.6 million from the box office. I personally have never seen it.
  • Steven Directs and Produces Bridge of Spies

    Steven Directs and Produces Bridge of Spies
    Bridge of Spies stars Tom Hanks and is about a spy exchange that takes place during the cold war. The movie grossed $165.5 million at the box office.
  • Steven Directs and Produces The BFG

    Steven Directs and Produces The BFG
    The BFG is based on the book by Roald Dahl. The movie was a children's hit. It grossed $195.2 million at the box office.
  • Steven Produces and Directs Ready Player One

    Steven Produces and Directs Ready Player One
    Ready Player One was based on the book by Ernest Cline. It is set in the future where everyone lives in VR. The movie grossed over $582.9 million.
  • Steven Produces and Directs West Side Story

    Steven Produces and Directs West Side Story
    Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, this story is set in the mid-1950's in New York City. Starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler this movie has only grossed $44.1 million.