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Nicolas Winding Refn


Writer, director, and producer Nicolas Winding Refn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1970, to Anders Refn, a film director and editor, and Vibeke Winding (née Tuxen), a cinematographer. Just before he turned 11, in 1981, he moved to New York with his parents, where he lived out his teenage years. New York quickly became his city and soon began ... See full bio »

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28 wins & 49 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The Neon Demon
(2016)
Valhalla Rising
(2009)
Only God Forgives
(2013)
Drive
Drive Director
(2011)

Filmography

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 2018 Too Old To Die Young (TV Series) (creator - 4 episodes) (pre-production)
- Episode #1.4 (2018) ... (creator)
- Episode #1.3 (2018) ... (creator)
- Episode #1.2 (2018) ... (creator)
- Episode #1.1 (2018) ... (creator - writer)
 2016 The Neon Demon (screenplay by) / (story by)
 2013 Only God Forgives (written by)
 2010 Pusher (original)
 2009 Valhalla Rising (written by)
 2008 Bronson (screenplay)
 2005 Pusher III
 2004 Pusher II
 2003 Fear X (screenplay by)
  De udvalgte (TV Series) (idea - 12 episodes, 2001) (writer - 2 episodes, 2001)
- Emanuel Carstens (2001) ... (idea) / (writer)
- Emil Jansens sidste færd (2001) ... (idea)
- Glyphtografen (2001) ... (idea)
- Kriegers Eliksir (2001) ... (idea)
- Boksen (2001) ... (idea)
 1999 Bleeder (writer)
 1996 Pusher
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Other Works:

Has made some Danish TV commercials for Tuborg Beer that starred actor Zlatko Buric.

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 3 Interviews | See more »

Alternate Names:

Nicolas Refn | Jang Go Star | Jango Star | Nicolas Winding | Nicolas Winding-Refn

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Personal Quote:

No compromise. Do it your way. Singularity - it's the only thing no one can take away from you. It's the only thing that sustains timelessness. [2016] See more »

Trivia:

Is a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki whom he considers one of the great masters and frequently watches his films together with his daughters. See more »

Trademark:

Usually sets his films in Copenhagen, Denmark See more »

Nickname:

Jang

Star Sign:

Libra

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