Olivier Megaton
Olivier Megaton
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Olivier Megaton is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known professionally as Olivier Megaton.
Birth and Death Dates
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Megaton was born on June 7, 1965.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: French
Profession(s): Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Early Life and Background
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Olivier Megaton grew up in France, where he developed a passion for filmmaking at an early age. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant on various film sets.
Major Accomplishments
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Megaton's breakthrough as a director came with the 2008 action-thriller _Transporter 3_. This marked the beginning of a successful collaboration with actor Jason Statham, who would go on to star in several more Megaton-directed films. Notable accomplishments include:
Directing the commercially successful film _Taken_ (2008)
Co-writing and directing the action movie _ Colombiana_ (2011)
Directing the 2013 film _Hold Up_, starring Jean DujardinNotable Works or Actions
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Megaton's most notable works include:
_Transporter 3_ (2008) - an action-thriller that solidified his partnership with Jason Statham
_Taken_ (2008) - a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film starring Liam Neeson
_Colombiana_ (2011) - an action movie that showcased ZOE Saldana's talent
Impact and Legacy
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Megaton's films have consistently performed well at the box office, contributing to his reputation as a skilled director of action movies. His collaborations with notable actors such as Jason Statham and Liam Neeson demonstrate his ability to bring out the best in his leads.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Megaton's success in the film industry has made him a widely recognized name among fans of action movies. His contributions to popular franchises have solidified his place as a respected figure in the world of cinema.
Quotes by Olivier Megaton
'Taken' is a really difficult project because it was a big surprise for everybody.
People who watch Transporter are maybe asking a little less about reality, being serious, and so on.
I'm not a fan of action movies. I don't watch many action movies, I don't have a lot of references except for 70s action movies or cinema noir.
When you make a movie, you really have to be clever and smart, find something new for the worldwide audience because you aren't making a movie for just France or Germany; it's for everyone in the world.
I never wanted to be a director. I came into this industry by the little door, so I never learned anything; I never went to school. Actors will tell you I'm very precise. I just have the intuition of doing things.
Especially on 'Taken,' 'Taken' was not a big success the day of its release. It was released in France first, and it didn't do bad, but not as good as it did in the U.S.
