Woody Allen

Wrote and directed "Wonder Wheel," a period drama set in the 1950s at Coney Island, starring Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake. The film was distributed by Amazon Studios.

Directed "Café Society," a romantic comedy-drama set in the 1930s, which opened the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. This marked his third film to open the festival.

Wrote and directed "Irrational Man," a mystery drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. The film explored themes of existentialism and morality.

Achieved significant commercial and critical success with "Midnight in Paris," which became his highest-grossing film worldwide, earning over $150.0M. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Wrote and directed "Blue Jasmine," a drama starring Cate Blanchett, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film was a critical success.

Continued his prolific output with films like "Magic in the Moonlight" and "To Rome with Love," maintaining a pace of one film per year.

Directed and wrote "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," a romantic comedy-drama filmed in Spain, which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Directed "Match Point," a dramatic thriller that marked a shift in tone for his work, receiving critical praise and four Goya Awards in Spain.

Maintained a consistent output of films, including "Scoop" and "Cassandra's Dream," showcasing his versatility across genres.

Wrote, directed, and starred in "Annie Hall," a groundbreaking romantic comedy that won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. This film cemented his status as a major auteur.

Wrote, directed, and starred in "Manhattan," a critically acclaimed romantic comedy-drama filmed in black and white, which is often cited as one of his best works.

Directed a string of influential slapstick comedies, including "Take the Money and Run" (1969), "Bananas" (1971), and "Sleeper" (1973), establishing his unique comedic voice.

Began his career as a stand-up comedian and writer, contributing material to various television shows and publications. His early work was characterized by neurotic, intellectual humor.

Wrote and directed his first feature film, "What's New Pussycat?" (1965), although he later disowned the final cut. He then directed "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" (1966), a Japanese spy film dubbed with new comedic dialogue.