| Chloé Zhao | |
|---|---|
![]() Zhao at the 93rd Academy Awards | |
| 6 Nominations / 2 Wins | |
| Role | Director, Editor, Producer, Writer |
| Born | March 31, 1982 |
| Beijing, China | |
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese director, editor, producer, and writer. She made her film debut in 2015 with Songs My Brothers Taught Me, which earned her widespread acclaim and several award nominations. Her second film, The Rider, earned her even more acclaim and led to her being hired by Marvel Studios to direct Eternals. In 2021, she surpassed Alexander Payne to become the most awarded person in a single awards season.
Wins[]
- 93rd Academy Awards, 2020
- Best Director — Nomadland
- Best Picture — Nomadland (shared with Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey)
Nominations[]
- 93rd Academy Awards, 2020
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Nomadland
- Best Director — Nomadland
- Best Film Editing — Nomadland
- Best Picture — Nomadland (shared with Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey)
- 98th Academy Awards, 2025
- Best Director — Hamnet
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Hamnet (shared with Maggie O'Farrell)
