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My Take
Gray is a quietly classical filmmaker working in an age that often has no patience for his patient rhythms, and I admire him enormously for it. His New York is a world of family obligation, immigrant striving, and moral compromise, shot with a painterly warmth few American directors attempt anymore. The Immigrant and Two Lovers are aching, grown-up dramas that reward repeat viewings. He has a devoted following in France while remaining underappreciated at home, which feels about right for a director this uninterested in trends. Armageddon Time, drawn from his own childhood, showed he can turn the lens inward with the same unflinching tenderness.
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Overview
James Gray (born April 14, 1969) is an American film director and screenwriter, born in New York City and a graduate of the University of Southern California film school. He is known for atmospheric, character-driven dramas often set in his native New York, including The Yards, We Own the Night, Two Lovers, The Immigrant, and the autobiographical Armageddon Time. He is a frequent presence in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Gray
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・グレイ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ぐれい
- Born
- April 14, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- New York, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Film director / Screenwriter / Filmmaker / Director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 James Gray born?
James Gray was born on April 14, 1969 and is 57 years old.
Where is James Gray from?
James Gray is from New York, New York, United States.
What does James Gray do?
James Gray works as Film director, Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Director.
Where did James Gray study?
James Gray attended University of Southern California.
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