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Without a doubt one of the most influential film personalities in... read more the history of film, Steven Spielberg is perhaps Hollywood's best known director and one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. Spielberg has countless big-grossing, critically acclaimed credits to his name, as producer, director and writer.
Children, with Kate Capshaw: Theo Spielberg, born in 1988, adopted; Sasha Spielberg, born in 1990; Sawyer Spielberg, born in 1992; Mikaela Spielberg, born in 1996, adopted and Destry Spielberg, born in 1996. Is stepfather of actress Jessica Capshaw, born in 1976. Son, with Amy Irving: Max Spielberg, born in 1985.
When he was a child, he sneaked onto the lot of Universal Studios during a tour and befriended an editor who showed him a few things about filmmaking.
He Applied to USC Cinema School twice and was turned down both times. Spielberg is the godfather of Drew Barrymore.