Film Director, Producer · United States
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is an American filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential directors in film history.
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1942 — 1990Career timeline
- 1942
Born in New York City
- 1990
Releases Goodfellas
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Career
Martin Charles Scorsese directed classics such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006) and has been a leading advocate for film preservation.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
What did Martin Scorsese win an Oscar for?
He won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed.
