Oliver Stone: A Filmmaker's Journey
Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone was born on September 15, 1946, in New York City. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Stone developed an interest in filmmaking at a young age.
Stone attended Loyola University Maryland, where he earned a degree in English. However, it wasn't until he began writing screenplays that his true passion was ignited.
"I wanted to be a writer," Stone said in an interview with The New York Times. "I didn't want to just become a part of the business. I wanted to be at the center of it."
Career Highlights
- "Platoon" (1986) - Stone's feature film debut, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Director.
- "Born on the Fourth of July" (1990) - A biographical drama about Ron Kovic, which earned Stone two Oscars.
- "JFK" (1991) - A historical drama based on the life of President John F. Kennedy, which earned Stone an Oscar nomination for Best Director.
Notable Works
- "Natural Born Killers" (1994) - A crime drama that explored the darker side of human nature.
- "Lone Survivor" (2013) - An action-thriller based on a true story, which earned Stone an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.