Damien Chazelle Facts
7 Facts About Damien Chazelle, the Man Behind La La Land
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With the major popularity surrounding La La Land this award season, the film's director and writer, Damien Chazelle, has stepped into the spotlight in a big way. He has a Critics' Choice Award and a Golden Globe under his belt, and now he's in the running for the best director Oscar. At only 31, Chazelle already has one impressive résumé. If you're wondering who the man behind this year's most romantic musical is, check out some of his most interesting facts here.
1 He's From Rhode Island
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2 La La Land Isn’t His First Big Hit
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3 He Initially Wanted to Be a Musician
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4 He Graduated From Harvard
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5 He Is the Youngest Person to Win a Golden Globe For Best Director
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6 He Worked With His Ex on La La Land
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7 His Sister Is Also in the Business
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