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Public records list Kelly Reichardt as a film director, screenwriter and film editor. Born on March 3, 1964, Kelly Reichardt is from Miami, Florida, United States. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Guggenheim Fellowship (2009), Anonymous Was A Woman Award (2009) and Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Film (2008).
My Take
Kelly Reichardt is, to my mind, one of the great patient filmmakers working today. Born in sun-soaked Miami yet drawn to muted, rural, working-class lives, she builds quiet films where almost nothing happens and everything matters. By directing, writing, and editing, she controls the very rhythm of her work down to the length of a silence. In an age addicted to spectacle and speed, her insistence on slowness feels almost radical. The Guggenheim recognition is well earned. I respect artists who trust an audience to sit, watch, and feel, and Reichardt does exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kelly Reichardt
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・ライヒャルト
- Reading
- けりー・らいひゃると
- Born
- March 3, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film editor / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2009 Anonymous Was A Woman Award
- 2008 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
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 Kelly Reichardt born?
Born March 3, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Kelly Reichardt from?
Kelly Reichardt is from Miami, Florida, United States.
What does Kelly Reichardt do?
Kelly Reichardt works as film director, screenwriter, film editor, director.
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