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Errol Morris is listed as a film director, screenwriter and non-fiction writer. Errol Morris was born in Hewlett, New York, United States on February 5, 1948. The age as of 2026 is 78. Education on record includes University of Wisconsin–Madison. Recorded honors include MacArthur Fellows Program, Edgar Awards (1989), Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and 1 more.
My Take
Errol Morris is, to me, the most intellectually restless figure in documentary film. He doesn't just record subjects; he interrogates the very nature of truth, even inventing the Interrotron to lock eyes with the people he films. The Fog of War earned him an Oscar, and his MacArthur, Guggenheim and Edgar honors map a mind that refuses easy answers. What I love is his governing instinct: doubt before you believe. In an age drowning in confident misinformation, Morris's patient skepticism feels less like a style than a moral stance, and I keep returning to his work for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Errol Morris
- Name (Japanese)
- エロール・モリス
- Reading
- えろーる・もりす
- Born
- February 5, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Hewlett, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / non-fiction writer / actor / film producer
2. Background
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- MacArthur Fellows Program
- 1989 Edgar Awards
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Guggenheim Fellowship
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.errolmorris.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/errolmorris
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errol%20Morris
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q977546
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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 Errol Morris born?
Born February 5, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Errol Morris from?
Errol Morris is from Hewlett, New York, United States.
What does Errol Morris do?
Errol Morris works as film director, screenwriter, non-fiction writer, actor, film producer.
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