Steven Spielberg

Filmmaker

American Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Sagittarius 170 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionFilmmaker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/12/1946
Age79 years
BirthplaceCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Steven Spielberg

12/11/2026

Spielberg will be honored at the 2026 MoMA Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The evening will feature tributes from collaborators and clips from his films, followed by a black-tie dinner. The event supports the museum's film collection and programming.

06/10/2026

Paramount appointed Spielberg as primary creative producer on the next Transformers film, a franchise he has been involved with since its early years. Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director. The project is part of efforts by Paramount and Hasbro to bring the franchise back to the big screen.

12/06/2026

Spielberg's alien science fiction thriller Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt and Colman Domingo, was released in theaters by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. The film was originally slated for May 2026 before its release was moved to June. It marked his return to summer blockbuster filmmaking after a decade largely devoted to personal dramas and prestige films.

13/03/2026

Spielberg delivered a keynote at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in a live episode of The Big Picture with host Sean Fennessey. The discussion covered his filmography, the future of moviegoing, and Disclosure Day. It was his second SXSW appearance.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSteven Allan Spielberg
NicknameSteve
Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
ReligionJudaism

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Arcadia High School, Phoenix
  • Hebrew School
  • Saratoga High School, California
College/University
  • University of Southern California
  • California State University
Educational QualificationBA degree in Film and Electronic Arts

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Political InclinationDemocratic
Address (FanMail)DreamWorks Animation, Llc. 1000 Flower Street Glendale, CA 91201 USA
Hobbies
  • Collecting Paintings
  • Watching Golf
  • Watching Movies
  • Listening to Music
  • Playing the Piano

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Amy Irving
  • Valerie Baternilli
  • Sarah Miles
  • Margot Kidder
  • Janet Maslin
  • Kate Capshaw
  • Debbie Allen
Marriage Dates
  • Married to First Wife in 27/11/1985
  • Married to Second Wife on 12/10/1991

Family

Wife/Spouse
  • Amy Irving (M. 1985, Div. 1989)
  • Kate Capshaw (M. 1991)
Children
  • Max Spielberg (Actor)
  • Theo Spielberg (Adopted)
  • Sawyer Avery Spielberg (Actor)
  • Sasha Spielberg (Actress and Musician)
  • Destry Allyn Spielberg
  • Mikaela George Spielberg
  • Jessica Capshaw (Actress)
  • Arnold Spielberg (Electrical Engineer and Computer Pioneer)
  • Leah Adler (Restaurateur and Concert Pianist)
  • Anne Spielberg (Screenwriter)
  • Nancy Spielberg (Actress)
  • Sue Spielberg

Career

Debut
Amateur FilmThe Last Gun (1959)
Theatrical FilmAmblin' (1968)
TVNight Gallery (1970)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
Academy AwardWon Best Director and Best Picture Award for 'Schindler's List' (1994), Won Best Director Award for 'Saving Private Ryan' (1999), Nominated 9 times for Best Director (3rd most-nominated director), Holds record with 14 nominations for Best Picture
BAFTA AwardWon Best Film and Best Director Award for 'Schindler's List' (1993)
Golden Globe AwardsWon Best Motion Picture – Drama Award for 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1983), Won Best Motion Picture – Drama Award and Best Director Award for 'Schindler's List' (1994), Won Best Director Award for 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' (2001)
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial AwardWon in 1987 for his work as a creative producer
American Film Institute AFI Life Achievement AwardWon in 1995
Federal Cross of MeritAwarded in 1998 by the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of 'Schindler's List' and his Shoah Foundation work
Gold Hugo Lifetime Achievement AwardWon on 15/07/2006 at the Chicago International Film Festival
Kennedy Center HonorAwarded on 03/12/2006
Légion d'honneurAwarded in 2008
Hugh Downs Award for Communication ExcellenceReceived in June 2008 from Arizona State University
Total Academy Award Wins3 competitive Academy Awards
MoMA Film Benefit HonoreeNamed honoree of the 2026 MoMA Film Benefit presented by Chanel, scheduled for 12/11/2026
Notable Films
  • Jaws (1975)
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Jurassic Park (1993)
  • Schindler's List (1993)
  • Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  • Lincoln (2012)
  • West Side Story (2021)
  • The Fabelmans (2022)
  • Disclosure Day (2026)
Box OfficeWorldwide box office receipts of all directed films exceed $10 billion, highest-grossing director in history
OtherProduced Band of Brothers (2001), Transformers series (2007-present); Seven films inducted into National Film Registry
Upcoming ProjectsSet to take on a primary creative producer role for the next Transformers film, with Michael Bay in early talks to direct

Favourites

Favorite FoodMcAloon's Chicken Pot Pie
Favorite FilmFantasia (1940)
Favorite CandyReese's Pieces
Favorite TV ShowDeadliest Catch
Favorite Cartoon CharacterDaffy Duck
Favorite PainterNorman Rockwell

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Chrysler 300 C
  • Honda CRV
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante
  • Land Cruiser LC
  • Tesla Model S
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)$3.5 billion

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/SSpielberg93

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Steven Spielberg smokes: No.
2. Steven Spielberg drinks alcohol: Yes.
3. Spielberg's paternal grandparents were Ukrainian Jews who immigrated to the United States in the 1900s.
4. As an orthodox Jew, he faced anti-Semitic prejudice and bullying in high school.
5. During his schooling, Spielberg chose to live with his father after his parent's divorce.
6. He began making films at the age of 12, nurturing his dream to become a director.
7. Both the University of Southern California and UCLA rejected Spielberg due to poor grades.
8. His divorce from Amy Irving led to a costly $100 million alimony payment.
9. Spielberg met his second wife, Kate Capshaw, on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
10. Jurassic Park was the highest-grossing movie in 1993, directed by Spielberg.
11. He declined a salary for directing Schindler's List, despite winning seven Academy Awards.
12. TIME magazine honored Spielberg in 2006 as one of the '100 Most Important People of the Century.'
13. Spielberg is the godfather of actresses Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow.
14. He is recognized for being one of the largest gun collectors on the East Coast.
15. Spielberg has disliked coffee since childhood.
16. His dog has appeared in several of his films, such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
17. Spielberg was twice forbidden to direct James Bond movies.
18. He holds multiple Primetime Emmys Awards and Daytime Emmys Awards.

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