Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, producer, and screenwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Zack Snyder
04/11/2026
Snyder shared a photo of his daughter Autumn standing with Henry Cavill in the Superman suit, marking the anniversary of the Zack Snyder's Justice League release. He also asked fans to support the family's team ahead of an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk in Pasadena honouring Autumn.
13/09/2026
Zack Snyder's indie thriller The Last Photograph, which he directed and co-wrote with Kurt Johnstad, had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Stuart Martin and Fra Fee and follows an ex-DEA agent searching for his missing niece and nephew in the South American mountains. Early reactions from critics at the screening were largely negative.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zachary Edward Snyder |
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| Summary | American filmmaker known for stylized action and superhero films, including 300, Watchmen, Man of Steel and Zack Snyder's Justice League. |
| Upbringing | Raised in Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Early Interest | Began making films as a child, moving from stop-motion animation to live-action films with classmates |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | Daycroft School |
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| Post-Secondary | Attended a painting program in England at Heatherley School of Fine Art, then ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California |
Personal Life
| Notes | Has spoken about being dyslexic, which made school challenging |
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| Residence | Pasadena, California |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Deborah Snyder |
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| Business Partners | Deborah Snyder and producing partner Wesley Coller co-founded Cruel and Unusual Films and The Stone Quarry |
Family
| Spouse | Deborah Snyder |
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| Daughter | Autumn Snyder (died 2017) |
| Brother | Sam Snyder (died in a car accident when Zack was a teenager) |
Career
| Early Work | Directed commercials and music videos in the 1990s for brands including Nike, Reebok, Budweiser, UPS and BMW |
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| Feature Film Debut | Dawn of the Dead (2004), a remake of the 1978 horror film |
| Notable Films |
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| Production Companies | Cruel and Unusual Films and The Stone Quarry |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Visually striking, highly stylized action and superhero filmmaking |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Stepped away from Justice League during post-production in 2017 following the death of his daughter, and Joss Whedon completed the film | |
| 2. Turned down S.W.A.T. over its PG-13 rating requirement before making Dawn of the Dead | |
| 3. Began his film career directing music videos for artists including Morrissey and Paul Westerberg | |
| 4. Snyder shifted his childhood interest from animation to filmmaking after seeing Star Wars in 1977 |
