English Biography -- Steven Spielberg

Author: (American) Parish
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Stephen Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA in 1947. His father was an expert in electronic computers, and his mother was a highly accomplished classical music performer. From a young age, Spielberg was fond of adventure and fantasy, and he was also diligent in his thinking. On his 12th birthday, his father gave him a portable camera, which sparked his passion for filmmaking. It is no exaggeration to call Stephen Spielberg a "cinema genius." This renowned director, who won an Academy Award for the epic film Schindler's List, is better known to many film enthusiasts for his famous commercial and entertainment films such as Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park. When people, with such impressions, flock to the cinema to watch the black-and-white film Schindler's List, they discover another side of Spielberg—a world filled with wisdom and reason, a true realm of cinematic art. At the 66th Academy Awards ceremony, the films Jurassic Park and Schindler's List won a total of nine awards. When Spielberg, the co-director of these two masterpieces, stepped onto the podium, the entire audience stood up and cheered, their applause unceasing. On this night that belonged to Spielberg, even the usually composed and reserved man could not help but shed tears. In Hollywood, he is not only an idol to Americans but also a miracle of American cinema.