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Sean Baker

Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers, including Take Out (2004), Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), Red Rocket (2021), and Anora (2024), the last of which won him the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as well as Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He is also known for creating the Fox/IFC puppet sitcom Greg the Bunny (2002–2006) and its spin-offs.

February 26, 1971 (55 years old)
20
Movies
2
TV Shows
2000–Present
Career
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Known For

Anora
71
Anora
Movie
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The Florida Project
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The Florida Project
Movie
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
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Greg the Bunny
62
Greg the Bunny
TV Series
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Hustle
Hustle
Movie
The Last Showgirl
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The Last Showgirl
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Filmography

Full filmography

Anora
71
Anora
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The Florida Project
74
The Florida Project
Movie
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
51
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
Movie
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Hustle
Hustle
Movie
The Last Showgirl
64
The Last Showgirl
Movie
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Left-Handed Girl
74
Left-Handed Girl
Movie
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TV Shows

All TV shows

Greg the Bunny
62
Greg the Bunny
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Warren the Ape
50
Warren the Ape
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Videos

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'Anora' Exclusive Interviews 02:17
'Anora' Exclusive Interviews
MIH: 'Anora' Exclusive Interviews 03:11
MIH: 'Anora' Exclusive Interviews
'Anora' Red Band Trailer 02:22
'Anora' Red Band Trailer
Starlet - Trailer No. 1 02:07
Starlet - Trailer No. 1

Sean Baker News

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CinemaCon 2026: Warner Bros. Presentation

CinemaCon 2026: Warner Bros. Presentation

Tom Cruise for 'Digger' at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography. Preview: Warner Bros....

James White ·
Oscars 2025 Recap: Conan O'Brien, Mikey Madison and More

Oscars 2025 Recap: Conan O'Brien, Mikey Madison and More

Conan O'Brien hosts the live ABC telecast of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, Mar...

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Movie Review: ‘Anora’

Movie Review: ‘Anora’

Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON. Opening in theaters October 18th is ‘Anora,’ directed by S...

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'Anora' Exclusive Interview: Mikey Madison

'Anora' Exclusive Interview: Mikey Madison

Opening in theaters on October 18th is the new film ‘Anora’, which was written and directed by Sean Baker (‘The Flor...

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Fashion Film 'Snowbird' Shot Entirely on iPhone

Fashion Film 'Snowbird' Shot Entirely on iPhone

Slab City is a kingdom of squalor in California, but writer-director Sean Baker brings to life a diamond in the rough in...

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