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Brady Corbet

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Brady Corbet

Brady James Monson Corbet ( kor-BAY; born August 17, 1988) is an American filmmaker and actor. He had roles in films such as Thirteen (2003), Mysterious Skin (2004), Funny Games (2007), Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011), Melancholia (2011), and Clouds of Sils Maria (2014), as well as the series 24 (2006) and Olive Kitteridge (2014). Since he quit acting in 2014 to pursue his filmmaking career with his partner Mona Fastvold, Corbet made his directorial debut with the psychological drama The Childhood of a Leader (2015). He has since co-written and directed the musical drama Vox Lux (2018) and the period epic The Brutalist (2024). The latter earned him the Silver Lion, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Director as well as three Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Director and Original Screenplay.

Infobox

Born
(1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 37)Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
2000–present
Partner(s)
Mona Fastvold(2012–present)
Children
1

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2008
Protect You + Me.
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2012
Role(s)
No
Notes
Story
2014
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2015
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2018
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2024
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2025
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Notes
2008
Protect You + Me.
Yes
Yes
No
Short film
2012
Simon Killer
No
Story
No
Written with Antonio Campos and Mati Diop
2014
The Sleepwalker
No
Yes
No
Written with Mona Fastvold
2015
The Childhood of a Leader
Yes
Yes
Yes
2018
Vox Lux
Yes
Yes
No
2024
The Brutalist
Yes
Yes
Yes
2025
The Testament of Ann Lee
No
Yes
Yes
· Filmography › Film › Acting
2003
Role(s)
Mason Freeland
2004
Role(s)
Brian Lackey
Role(s)
Alan Tracy
2007
Role(s)
Peter
2010
Role(s)
Jack
Notes
Also editor (with Alistair Banks Griffin)
2011
Role(s)
Watts
Role(s)
Tim
2012
Role(s)
Simon
2014
Role(s)
Piers Roaldson
Role(s)
Larry
Role(s)
Brady
Role(s)
David
Role(s)
Ira
Role(s)
Kent Arlington
Role(s)
Dylan Brady
Role(s)
Spectator
Notes
Uncredited
Role(s)
Willy (voice)
Notes
English dub
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2003
Thirteen
Mason Freeland
2004
Mysterious Skin
Brian Lackey
Thunderbirds
Alan Tracy
2007
Funny Games
Peter
2010
Two Gates of Sleep
Jack
Also editor (with Alistair Banks Griffin)
2011
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Watts
Melancholia
Tim
2012
Simon Killer
Simon
2014
Clouds of Sils Maria
Piers Roaldson
Eden
Larry
Force Majeure
Brady
Saint Laurent
David
The Sleepwalker
Ira
While We're Young
Kent Arlington
Escobar: Paradise Lost
Dylan Brady
Portrait of the Artist
Spectator
Uncredited
Yellowbird
Willy (voice)
English dub
· Filmography › Television
2020
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2023
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Notes
2020
Homemade
No
Yes
No
Episode: "Annex"
2023
The Crowded Room
Yes
No
Executive
3 episodes
· Filmography › Television › Acting
2000
Role(s)
Stu
Notes
Episode: "Big Dougie"
Role(s)
Additional voices
Notes
English dub4 episodes
2001
Role(s)
Yoshihiko Nishinada
Notes
English dubEpisode: "Rebellious Eyelash Curler Boys"
2003
Role(s)
Spencer
Notes
Episode: "Oliver's Best Friend"
Role(s)
Brian
Notes
Episode: "Eegee's vs. Hardee's"
2006
24
Role(s)
Derek Huxley
Notes
6 episodes
2008
Role(s)
Patrick Friendly
Notes
Episode: "Lost Boys"
2010
Role(s)
Henry Christensen
Notes
Episode: "Quickie"
2014
Role(s)
Henry Thibodeau
Notes
Miniseries
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2000
The King of Queens
Stu
Episode: "Big Dougie"
NieA under 7
Additional voices
English dub4 episodes
2001
I My Me! Strawberry Eggs
Yoshihiko Nishinada
English dubEpisode: "Rebellious Eyelash Curler Boys"
2003
Oliver Beene
Spencer
Episode: "Oliver's Best Friend"
Greetings from Tucson
Brian
Episode: "Eegee's vs. Hardee's"
2006
24
Derek Huxley
6 episodes
2008
Law & Order
Patrick Friendly
Episode: "Lost Boys"
2010
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Henry Christensen
Episode: "Quickie"
2014
Olive Kitteridge
Henry Thibodeau
Miniseries
· Awards and nominations
2008
Role(s)
One to Watch - Male
Notes
Funny Games
2009
Role(s)
Short Filmmaking Award - Honorable Mention
Notes
Protect You + Me
2011
Role(s)
Best Ensemble Performance
Notes
Martha Marcy May Marlene
2012
Role(s)
Special Jury Prize - Spark Award(shared with David Oyelowo and Amy Seimetz)
Notes
Won
2015
Role(s)
Luigi De Laurentiis Award for a Debut Film
Notes
The Childhood of a Leader
2018
Role(s)
Vox Lux
Notes
Nominated
2024
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Michigan Movie Critics Guild
Role(s)
Won
Best Screenplay (Adapted or Original)
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Screenplay Original
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Runner-up
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Director
Notes
Runner-up
Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Runner-up
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Original Screenplay
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
2025
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Runner-up
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Bronze
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Runner-up
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Runner-up
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Screenplay, Original
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Achievement in Direction
Notes
Won
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Puerto Rico Critics Association
Role(s)
Best Original Screenplay
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Screenplay
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Director of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Feature Film
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Direction
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Director of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Film
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Original Screenplay
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Picture
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2008
Young Hollywood Awards
One to Watch - Male
Funny Games
Won
2009
Sundance Film Festival
Short Filmmaking Award - Honorable Mention
Protect You + Me
Won
2011
Gotham Awards
Best Ensemble Performance
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Nominated
2012
RiverRun International Film Festival
Special Jury Prize - Spark Award(shared with David Oyelowo and Amy Seimetz)
Won
2015
Venice International Film Festival
Luigi De Laurentiis Award for a Debut Film
The Childhood of a Leader
Won
Orizzonti Award for Best Director
Won
2018
Golden Lion
Vox Lux
Nominated
2024
The Brutalist
Nominated
Silver Lion
Won
2024
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
Best Director
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
2024
The Astra Awards
Best Director
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
2024
Atlanta Film Critics Circle
Best Director
Won
Michigan Movie Critics Guild
Won
Best Screenplay (Adapted or Original)
Nominated
2024
San Diego Film Critics Society
Best Director
Nominated
2024
Chicago Film Critics Association
Best Director
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
2024
Phoenix Critics Circle
Best Director
Won
Best Screenplay
Nominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
Best Director
Nominated
Best Screenplay Original
Won
Boston Online Film Critics Association
Best Director
Won
2024
St. Louis Film Critics Association
Best Director
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
2024
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle
Best Director
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
2024
Indiana Film Journalists Association
Best Director
Runner-up
Best Original Screenplay
Won
New York Film Critics Online
Director
Runner-up
Screenplay
Won
2024
Seattle Film Critics Society
Best Director
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Nominated
2024
Southeastern Film Critics Association
Best Director
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Runner-up
2024
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
Best Director
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Won
2024
Black Film Critics Circle
Original Screenplay
Won
Nevada Film Critics Society
Best Director
Won
Best Original Screenplay
Won
Online Association of Female Film Critics
Best Director
Nominated
North Texas Film Critics Association
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Nominated
2025
Columbus Film Critics Association
Best Director
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Nominated
North Carolina Film Critics Association
Best Director
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Won
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle
Best Director
Runner-up
· Awards and nominations
2024
Role(s)
The Brutalist
Notes
Won
Role(s)
The Brutalist
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
The Brutalist
Notes
Nominated
Year
Performer
Film
Result
Academy Award for Best Actor
2024
Adrien Brody
The Brutalist
Won
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
2024
Guy Pearce
The Brutalist
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2024
Felicity Jones
The Brutalist
Nominated

References

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