Steven Spielberg
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Legacy and Recognition
Awards and Honors
In 1995, Spielberg received the AFI Life Achievement Award. Three years later, he was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit by Germany for his work on Schindler’s List. In 2001, Queen Elizabeth II honored him with a title of Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. France named him a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2004.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 18 Dec, 1946
- Age
- 73 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Cincinnati
- Education
- California State University, Long Beach
- Gender
- Male
- Spouse
- Amy Irving[1985-1989]
Kate Capshaw [M. 1991] - Net Worth 2021
- 7.5 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
Spielberg holds honorary degrees from prestigious institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, and Boston University. In 2015, President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.
Influence in the Film Industry
Spielberg’s impact on filmmaking is profound. Acclaimed directors such as Stanley Kubrick, Werner Herzog, Martin Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet have praised his work. Filmmakers including J.J. Abrams, James Cameron, Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, and Quentin Tarantino cite Spielberg as a major influence on their own creative approaches.
Personal Life and Business Ventures
Family
Spielberg married actress Amy Irving in 1985, but the marriage ended in divorce. In 1991, he married actress Kate Capshaw. Together, they maintain homes in California, New York, and Florida. Spielberg has seven children: Jessica Capshaw, Max Samuel Spielberg, Theo Spielberg, Sasha Rebecca Spielberg, Sawyer Avery Spielberg, Mikaela George Spielberg, and Destry Allyn Spielberg.
Net Worth
According to credible financial reports, Spielberg’s estimated net worth is approximately $3.7 billion, making him one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world.
DreamWorks and Entrepreneurship
In 1994, Spielberg co-founded DreamWorks Pictures alongside Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. The studio produced numerous commercially successful and critically acclaimed films. In 2005, DreamWorks was acquired by Viacom, further cementing Spielberg’s legacy not only as a director but also a media entrepreneur.
References
“Steven Spielberg.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 21 Mar. 2018, www.biography.com/people/steven-spielberg-9490621.
“Steven Spielberg.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Apr. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg.
Barson, Michael. “Steven Spielberg.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 29 Mar. 2018, www.britannica.com/biography/Steven-Spielberg.
