Alex Proyas Biography (1963?-)

Born September 23, 1963 (some sources say 1965), in Egypt; immigrated to Sydney, Australia, c. 1968. Addresses: Agent: ICM, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.

Nationality
Egyptian
Gender
Male
Occupation
Director, producer, cinematographer, composer, editor, screenwriter, actor
Birth Details
September 23, 1963?
Egypt

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Director
  • Groping (short film), 1981
  • (And editor) Strange Residues, 1981
  • (As Alexander Proyas) Free Enterprise, 1986
  • Spineless, 1987
  • (And producer) Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds, Meaningful Eye Contact Films, 1989
  • "Mysteries of Love," Songlines, 1989
  • The Crow, Miramax, 1994
  • (And cinematographer) Book of Dreams: "Welcome to Crateland," 1994
  • (And producer) Dark City (also known as Dark Empire and Dark World), New Line Cinema, 1998
  • (And producer) Garage Days, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2002
  • Film Work
  • Other
  • Guest cinematographer, Passionless Moments, 1983
  • Cinematographer, Secrets of the City, 1994
  • Film Appearances
  • Spineless, 1987
  • Television Work
  • Pilots
  • Director and executive producer, Riverworld, Sci-Fi Channel, 2002
  • Television Appearances
  • Episodic
  • Himself, Exposure, NBC, 2000
  • RECORDINGS
  • Music Videos; Director
  • INXS, "Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)," 1986
  • Also directed Sting's "All This Time"; Crowded Houses's "Don't Dream It'sOver."
  • WRITINGS
  • Screenplays
  • (As Alexander Proyas) Free Enterprise, 1986
  • Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds, Meaningful Eye ContactFilms, 1989
  • Book of Dreams: "Welcome to Crateland," 1994
  • Dark City (also known as Dark Empire and Dark World), New Line Cinema, 1998
  • Garage Days, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2002
  • Film Scores
  • A Girl's Own Story (short film), [Australia], 1984

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Advertising Age, June 5, 1989, p. 28
    • Variety, May 21, 2001, p. 63