Albert Magnoli

Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for helming the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash,[2] Street Knight, and American Anthem, and as editor of Reckless.[3]

Albert Magnoli
Born1953/1954 (age 66–67)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
OccupationFilm director, Screenwriter, Film editor
Years active1979–present

Career

For a time Magnoli served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4] He graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[5] in 1981.[6]

Accolades

In 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[7]

Filmography

References
  1. The San Bernardino County Sun: July 16, 1984. Quote: "It also marks the first time 30-year-old Magnoli was ever asked to direct".
  2. "Stallone Film Caught in Sony-Warner Battle". Los Angeles Times. November 1, 1989.
  3. "Albert Magnoli". NYTimes.com Movies & TV. All Movie Guide and Baseline via The New York Times.
  4. "Prince Goes Batty". Los Angeles Times. May 28, 1989.
  5. "Noted Directors' Student Films Will Be Featured In USC Benefit". Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1987.
  6. "Purple Rain 30th Anniversary Interview: Albert Magnoli". Biography.com.
  7. Chow, Andrew R. (December 11, 2019). "See the 25 New Additions to the National Film Registry, From Purple Rain to Clerks". Time. New York, NY. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
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