Damien Chazelle

Damien Chazelle

40 · Born: Jan 19, 1985

Personal Details

BornJan 19, 1985 Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Spouse
  • Olivia Hamilton

    ( Sep 22, 2018 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Jasmine McGlade

    ( Jun 26, 2010 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Celia Chazelle
  • Bernard Chazelle
Relatives
  • Anna Chazelle (Sibling)

Biography

Damien Sayre Chazelle, a multifaceted American creative force, hails from the charming city of Providence, Rhode Island.

His mother, Celia Sayre (Martin) Chazelle, a brilliant and accomplished individual, is not only a writer of great skill but also a professor of history at The College of New Jersey, where she imparts her knowledge and passion to students.

On the other hand, Damien's father, Bernard Chazelle, a French-American academic of distinction, holds the esteemed position of Eugene Higgins Professor of computer science at Princeton University, a prestigious institution in the United States. Interestingly, his father's roots can be traced back to Clamart, France, a suburb of Paris.

In addition to his parents' impressive achievements, Damien has a sister, Anna, who has followed in her brother's creative footsteps by pursuing a career in the entertainment industry as an actress and circus performer, showcasing her versatility and talents in a variety of roles.

Career

2010
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench as Drumming Instructor (uncredited)
2016
Grand Piano
Grand Piano as Writer
2022
Babylon
Babylon as Director, Writer
2018
First Man
First Man as Director
2016
La La Land
La La Land as Director, Writer
2014
Whiplash
Whiplash as Director, Writer
2010