Oliver Stone

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Credits: Far Out / Gage Skidmore
Full Name
William Oliver Stone
Born
September 15th, 1946
Height
6ft
Hometown
New York City, New York, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Sun-jung Jung
Family
Oliver Stone was born to Louis Stone, a stockbroker, and Jacqueline Goddet, a French woman, in New York City. He was raised between the United States and France following his parents' divorce. Stone has been married three times and has three children, including Sean Stone, an actor and filmmaker who has appeared in several of his father's productions.
Top Movies
'Platoon', 'JFK', 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'Wall Street', 'Natural Born Killers'
Top Shows
'The Untold History of the United States', 'Oliver Stone's Secret History of America'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Adapted Screenplay', Academy Award for 'Best Director', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Director', Academy Award for 'Best Director', Bafta Award for 'Best Direction'
Fun Facts
Stone served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, experiences that heavily influenced films such as 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'. ### Before becoming a director, he won an Academy Award for writing the screenplay for 'Midnight Express'. ### Stone has directed three films about US presidents: 'JFK', 'Nixon' and 'W'.
Related Actors
Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner

Oliver Stone is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer whose politically charged films have made him one of the most influential directors of modern cinema.

A Vietnam War veteran, Stone has frequently drawn on his own experiences to explore themes of war, power, corruption and American politics. After winning an Academy Award for writing ‘Midnight Express’, he directed acclaimed films including ‘Platoon’, ‘Wall Street’, ‘Born on the Fourth of July’, ‘JFK’, ‘Natural Born Killers’ and ‘Nixon’. Renowned for his bold visual style and willingness to tackle controversial subjects, Stone has won three Academy Awards and remains one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and provocative filmmakers.

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Oliver Stone is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer best known for directing politically charged films including 'Platoon', 'JFK', 'Wall Street' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'.
Oliver Stone has won three Academy Awards: 'Best Adapted Screenplay' for 'Midnight Express' and 'Best Director' for both 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'.
Yes. Oliver Stone served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart before beginning his filmmaking career.
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