Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Steven Soderbergh
15/10/2026
Steven Soderbergh agreed to step in and help finish the final weeks of principal photography on DC Studios' The Batman Part II. Director Matt Reeves stepped away temporarily to attend to a family matter, and Reeves is expected to return for post-production.
16/10/2025
Neon acquired worldwide rights to The Christophers, a film directed by Soderbergh starring Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. The company planned a theatrical debut in 2026, marking their second collaboration after Presence.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American filmmaker and a pioneer of modern independent cinema, later known for formally inventive films made within the studio system. |
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| Breakthrough | Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival |
| Academy Award | Best Director for Traffic (2000) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Louisiana State University Laboratory School, graduated 1980 |
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Personal Life
| Residence Notes | Raised in Atlanta, Charlottesville (Virginia) and Baton Rouge (Louisiana) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jules Asner (married 2003) |
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| Former Spouse | Betsy Brantley (married 1989; divorced 1994) |
Family
| Father | Peter Andrew Soderbergh, university administrator and educator |
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| Mother | Mary Ann Soderbergh (née Bernard) |
| Siblings | Five siblings |
| Children | One daughter with Betsy Brantley |
Career
| Early Career | Worked as a freelance film editor in Hollywood after high school |
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| Notable Films |
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| Television | Directed the HBO political series K Street (2003) |
| Filmography Note | Has directed a large number of feature films and several television programs |
| Recent Work | Stepped in in October 2026 to complete the final weeks of principal photography on The Batman Part II after Matt Reeves stepped away |
| Upcoming Film | The Christophers, acquired for worldwide release by Neon with a 2026 theatrical debut planned |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Experimental approach within commercial cinema; often serves as his own cinematographer and editor under pseudonyms |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Directed the concert film Gray's Anatomy (1996), a one-man performance by Spalding Gray | |
| 2. Joined the cinematographers' union so he could operate his own camera on Traffic | |
| 3. Made the short film Janitor at age 15 |
