Rod Lurie facts for kids
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Rod Lurie
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Lurie in 2008
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| Born | May 15, 1962 |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kyra Davis |
| Children | 3 |
Rod Lurie (born May 15, 1962) is an American director and writer. He used to be a film critic, which means he reviewed movies.
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About Rod Lurie's Early Life
Moving to the United States
Rod Lurie was born in Israel. His father, Ranan Lurie, was a famous cartoonist. When Rod was young, his family moved to the United States. He grew up in places like Greenwich, Connecticut, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Military and Reporting Career
In 1984, Rod graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He served in the U.S. Army as an officer. After his military service, he became a reporter and a film critic. He wrote for well-known magazines like Premiere and Entertainment Weekly. He also hosted radio shows.
Rod was known for making bets with famous actors and directors. He would bet them they would win an Oscar. If they won, they had to thank him in their acceptance speeches! This happened with stars like Martin Landau and Mel Gibson.
Rod also worked as an investigative reporter. He looked into how some newspapers worked. His findings were even featured on TV shows like 60 Minutes. In 1995, he wrote a book about the movie industry.
Rod Lurie's Film and TV Career
First Movies and Success
Rod Lurie started making movies as a writer and director. His first film was Deterrence (1999). It was a political thriller. His next movie, The Contender (2000), was a big success. It starred Gary Oldman and Joan Allen. The film was praised by critics. Joan Allen and Jeff Bridges even received nominations for Academy Awards.
Later Films and TV Shows
After that, Rod directed The Last Castle (2001). This movie starred Robert Redford. He also created a TV series called Line of Fire (2003–04). It was about the FBI.
Rod then wrote and directed Nothing but the Truth (2008). This film was inspired by real-life events involving journalists. It starred Kate Beckinsale and Matt Dillon. Rod explained that he wanted to make an exciting thriller.
He also worked on Resurrecting the Champ, a boxing movie. Rod was the creator and producer of the TV show Commander in Chief. This show featured Geena Davis as the first female President of the United States. The show was very popular at first.
West Point Tributes
Rod Lurie often includes special nods to his old school, West Point, in his work. For example, in Deterrence, a character mentions not getting into West Point. In The Contender, the President character wears a West Point sweatshirt. Many characters in his films and shows are also graduates of the United States Military Academy.
Recent Work
Rod directed a remake of the movie Straw Dogs in 2011. In 2020, he directed the war film The Outpost. This movie was based on a true story from the War in Afghanistan. It received very positive reviews, especially for its battle scenes. His most recent film, The Senior, was released in 2023. He is also working on a new boxing film.
Rod Lurie's Personal Life
Rod Lurie lives in Los Angeles with his wife, author Kyra Davis. He has three children: Hunter, Paige, and Isaac. Sadly, his son Hunter passed away in 2018. Rod adopted his stepson Isaac in 2023.
Filmography
Feature films
- Deterrence (1999) - director, writer, actor
- The Contender (2000) - director, writer
- The Last Castle (2001) - director
- Resurrecting the Champ (2007) - director, producer, actor
- Nothing but the Truth (2008) - director, writer, producer, actor
- Straw Dogs (2011) - director, writer
- The Outpost (2020) - director
- The Senior (2023) - director
- LUCKY STRIKE (In Production) - director
Short films
- The Nazi (2002) - director, writer
Television
- Line of Fire (2003-2004) - director, writer, executive producer
- Commander in Chief (2005-2006) - director, writer, executive producer
- Hell on Wheels (2012-2015) - director
- American Odyssey (2015) - director
- Killing Reagan (2016) - director
- Damnation (2017) - director
See also
In Spanish: Rod Lurie para niños
