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Jane Campion was born on April 30, 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand and is credited as a screenwriter, film director and actor. As of 2026, Jane Campion is 72 years old. Schooling on record includes Victoria University of Wellington. Recorded honors include Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize (1990), Palme d'Or (1993), Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay (1994) and 5 more.
My Take
Jane Campion stands, in my view, at the very front of women's cinema. From Wellington, she broke through with The Piano, taking the Palme d'Or and an Academy Award for screenwriting, a one-two punch few directors ever match. I am drawn to her patient focus on outsiders and on women's interior lives, themes she has pursued without compromise. Decades later, The Power of the Dog brought her a Golden Globe for directing, proof that her vision only deepened with time. In an industry still skewed toward men, she insisted on telling stories where women lead. I bow deeply to that spine and that artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jane Campion
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェーン・カンピオン
- Reading
- じぇーん・かんぴおん
- Born
- April 30, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / actor / film producer / director
2. Background
- University
- Victoria University of Wellington
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
- 1993 Palme d'Or
- 1994 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay
- 1994 Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- 2013 Carrosse d'or
- 2015 Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- 2021 Golden Globe Award for Best Director
- 2021 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Jane Campion born?
Born April 30, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Jane Campion from?
Jane Campion is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Jane Campion do?
Jane Campion works as screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer, director.
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