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Chloé Zhao
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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 DirectorNomadland
Best PictureNomadland (shared with Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey)

Nominations[]

93rd Academy Awards, 2020
Best Adapted ScreenplayNomadland
Best DirectorNomadland
Best Film EditingNomadland
Best PictureNomadland (shared with Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey)
98th Academy Awards, 2025
Best DirectorHamnet
Best Adapted ScreenplayHamnet (shared with Maggie O'Farrell)