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Born on August 17, 1988 in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, Brady Corbet is a television actor, screenwriter and film director. That puts Brady Corbet at 37 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Silver Lion (2024).
My Take
Brady Corbet is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today, and I say that with real conviction. Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, he began as an actor in films like Mysterious Skin and Funny Games, then made the bold pivot to directing, culminating in the Silver Lion for The Brutalist in 2024. What I admire is his nerve: rather than be consumed by the camera, he chose to architect entire worlds behind it. Reinventing your own career so decisively while still young takes serious courage. His marriage of ambition and aesthetic rigor is rare, and I'm watching his next move closely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brady Corbet
- Name (Japanese)
- ブラディ・コーベット
- Reading
- ぶらでぃ・こーべっと
- Born
- August 17, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / screenwriter / film director / film actor / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Silver Lion
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Brady Corbet born?
Born August 17, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Brady Corbet from?
Brady Corbet is from Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.
What does Brady Corbet do?
Brady Corbet works as television actor, screenwriter, film director, film actor, film producer.
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