Albert Magnoli
American film director, screenwriter and editor
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Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for directing the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash (replacement director), Street Knight, and American Anthem. Magnoli also served as editor of the 1984 film Reckless.
Born1953 or 1954 (age 71–72)[1]
AlmamaterUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
OccupationsFilm director, Screenwriter, Film editor
Yearsactive1979–present
Albert Magnoli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 71–72)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BFA) |
| Occupations | Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Career
Magnoli graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[2] in 1981.[3]
In 1989, Magnoli briefly (from February to November) served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4]
Accolades
In 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[5]
Filmography
- 1979: Jazz (short film) [6]
- 1984: Reckless (editor)
- 1984: Purple Rain
- 1986: American Anthem
- 1987: "Never Enough" (music video for Patty Smyth)
- 1987: Sign o' the Times (additional footage, uncredited)
- 1989: "Batdance" (music video for Prince)
- 1989: "Scandalous" (music video for Prince)
- 1989: Tango & Cash (replaced Andrei Konchalovsky, uncredited)
- 1989: "Partyman" (music video for Prince)
- 1993: Street Knight
- 1993: Born to Run (TV Movie)
- 1997: Dark Planet
- 1997: Nash Bridges season 2, episode 23: "Deliverance"