Sean Baker
Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers, including Take Out (2004), Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), Red Rocket (2021), and Anora (2024), the last of which won him the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as well as Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He is also known for creating the Fox/IFC puppet sitcom Greg the Bunny (2002–2006) and its spin-offs.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1971-02-26 · Summit, New Jersey, USA
Known for
- Anora (2024) — Producer
- The Florida Project (2017) — Director
- Tangerine (2015) — Director
- Red Rocket (2021) — Casting
- The Last Showgirl (2024) — Thanks
- Starlet (2012) — Director
- Left-Handed Girl (2025) — Editor
- I Want Your Sex (2026) — Thanks
- The Oscars (1953) — Self
- Take Out (2008) — Writer
- The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2024) — Executive Producer
- Prince of Broadway (2010) — Director
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) — Self - Nominee
- Four Letter Words (2000) — Director
- Greg the Bunny (2002) — Sound Designer
- Modern Whore (2025) — Executive Producer