Azazel Jacobs is a renowned American film director and screenwriter, celebrated for his remarkable feature films, including The GoodTimesKid, Momma's Man, Terri, The Lovers, French Exit, and His Three Daughters.
Born and raised in a Jewish family in Manhattan, Jacobs' passion for filmmaking led him to pursue higher education at SUNY Purchase and the AFI Conservatory. His early work, The GoodTimesKid, gained a devoted cult following, while Momma's Man was hailed as "Independent Film defined" by The New York Times.
Terri, starring the talented John C. Reilly, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and garnered international recognition. Jacobs continued to showcase his exceptional talent by directing two seasons of the SKY/HBO show, Doll & Em.
In 2017, he wrote and directed The Lovers, released by A24, starring the accomplished Debra Winger and Tracy Letts. The film's screenplay earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
In 2020, Jacobs directed French Exit, based on Patrick deWitt's novel, featuring the unforgettable Michelle Pfeiffer. The film received multiple award nominations, including a Golden Globe, and won Best Actress at the Canadian Screen Awards.
His latest film, His Three Daughters, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix for a 2024 release. The film, written, directed, edited, and produced by Jacobs, stars the critically acclaimed Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon.
Jacobs has also directed episodes for television series like Sorry For Your Loss and Mozart in the Jungle. In 2024, an official remake of The Lovers, "Do Aur Do Pyaar", was released in India, marking the first remake of an A24 film.
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Azazel Jacobs was born in Manhattan to a Jewish family. He pursued his passion for filmmaking, earning degrees from SUNY Purchase and the AFI Conservatory. Jacobs' early work, The GoodTimesKid, gained a cult following, while Momma's Man was hailed as "Independent Film defined" by The New York Times. He wrote and directed The Lovers, released by A24, and His Three Daughters, which premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
