Albert Magnoli

Albert Magnoli (born c. 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for directing the films Purple Rain, Tango & Cash (replacement director), Street Knight, and American Anthem. Magnoli also served as editor of the 1984 film Reckless.

Albert Magnoli
Born1953 or 1954 (age 69–70)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
Occupation(s)Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor
Years active1979–present

Career

Magnoli graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television[2] in 1981.[3]

In 1989, Magnoli briefly (from February to November) served as the manager of musical artist Prince.[4]

Accolades

In 2019, Magnoli's film Purple Rain was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[5]

Filmography

References
  1. The San Bernardino County Sun: July 16, 1984. Quote: "It also marks the first time 30-year-old Magnoli was ever asked to direct".
  2. "Noted Directors' Student Films Will Be Featured In USC Benefit". Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1987.
  3. "Purple Rain 30th Anniversary Interview: Albert Magnoli". Biography.com.
  4. "Albert Magnoli - Prince Vault".
  5. Chow, Andrew R. (December 11, 2019). "See the 25 New Additions to the National Film Registry, From Purple Rain to Clerks". Time. New York, NY. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  6. "Jazz". IMDb.
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