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Morten Tyldum
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Tyldum in 2013
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| Born | 19 May 1967 |
| Alma mater | School of Visual Arts |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Janne Tyldum (-2016) |
| Children | 1 |
Morten Tyldum (born May 19, 1967) is a talented Norwegian film director. He is well-known for directing exciting movies. In Norway, he is famous for the thriller Headhunters (2011). This movie was based on a popular book. Internationally, he is recognized for the historical drama The Imitation Game (2014). For this film, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. He also directed the science fiction movie Passengers (2016).
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Early Life and Education
Morten Tyldum was born in Bergen, a city in Norway. He moved to New York to study film. He attended the School of Visual Arts there. Before going to film school, he dreamed of becoming a musician. However, he changed his mind and decided to focus on making movies instead.
A Director's Journey
Tyldum started his career working on television shows. He also directed music videos, commercials, and short films. In 1999, a newspaper called Dagbladet named him the 'Film Talent of the Year'.
First Feature Films
His first full-length movie was Buddy, released in 2003. This film was very popular and received good reviews from critics. After Buddy, he directed Fallen Angels in 2008. Then came Headhunters in 2011. Headhunters was a big success in Norway. It became the highest-earning Norwegian film that year.
International Success
Morten Tyldum made his first English-language movie in 2014. This was the historical drama The Imitation Game. The film tells the story of the brilliant mathematician Alan Turing. The famous actor Benedict Cumberbatch starred in it. The Imitation Game quickly became a global hit. It was nominated for eight Oscars at the 87th Academy Awards. These nominations included Best Picture. Morten Tyldum himself was nominated for Best Director. After this, he directed the science fiction film Passengers in 2016.
Life in Norway
Morten Tyldum lives in Oslo, Norway, with his son. He continues to work on exciting film and television projects.
Film and TV Work
Morten Tyldum has directed several films and television series.
Movies Directed
- Buddy (2003)
- Fallen Angels (2008)
- Headhunters (2011)
- The Imitation Game (2014)
- Passengers (2016)
Short Films and TV Shows
He also directed short films like Lorenzo (1996) and Fort Forever (2000). For television, he has directed episodes for popular series. These include Counterpart (2017) and Jack Ryan (2018). He also directed the miniseries Defending Jacob (2020) and episodes of Silo (2023).
Awards and Nominations
Morten Tyldum has received many awards and nominations for his work.
- 2002: Won Special Prize, FIPRESCI Prize, and Award of Independent Cinema Owners at Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival for Buddy.
- 2003: Won Audience Awards at Warsaw and Norwegian International Film Festivals for Buddy.
- 2004: Won Grand Prix at Sofia International Film Festival and Best Film at Amanda Awards, Norway for Buddy.
- 2008: Won Best Director at Amanda Awards, Norway for Fallen Angels.
- 2011: Won Audience Award at Philadelphia Film Festival for Headhunters.
- 2012: Won Public Choice Award at Amanda Awards, Norway for Headhunters.
- 2013: Nominated for BAFTA Film Award for Best Foreign Film for Headhunters.
- 2014: Won Best Director at Hollywood Film Awards for The Imitation Game.
- 2015: Nominated for Best Direction at AACTA International Awards for The Imitation Game.
- 2015: Nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film at Directors Guild Awards for The Imitation Game.
- 2015: Nominated for Academy Award for Best Director for The Imitation Game.
See also
In Spanish: Morten Tyldum para niños
