Richard Linklater

Richard Stuart Linklater (born July 30, 1960) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his thematic exploration of suburban culture and the passage of time, Linklater has directed and produced a diverse range of films. His notable works include the comedies 'Slacker' (1990) and 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), the romance trilogy 'Before Sunrise' (1995), 'Before Sunset' (2004), and 'Before Midnight' (2013), the music-themed comedy 'School of Rock' (2003), the adult animated films 'Waking Life' (2001) and 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006), and the coming-of-age drama 'Boyhood' (2014). Linklater is recognized for his loosely structured narratives and his use of the same actors throughout different films. He has garnered numerous award nominations, including Academy Awards, and won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the