Director
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is an American filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in cinema history, known for Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Departed, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Martin Charles Scorsese (born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Raised in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan by Sicilian-American parents, he studied film at New York University and emerged in the 1970s as a leading figure of the New Hollywood movement, developing a signature style shaped by Catholic themes of guilt and redemption and his frequent collaborations with actors Robert De Niro and, later, Leonardo DiCaprio.
Scorsese's landmark films include Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), and Goodfellas (1990), each widely ranked among the greatest American films ever made. After decades of Academy Award nominations without a win, he received the Best Director Oscar for The Departed (2006). He has continued directing into his eighties, most recently the Osage Nation drama Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) starring DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, which received ten Academy Award nominations.
Act II — The Work
The Chronology
- 1970s1973Mean StreetsDirector
- 1976Taxi DriverDirector
- 1980s1980Raging BullDirector
- 1990s1990GoodfellasDirector
- 1995CasinoDirector
- 2000s2002Gangs of New YorkDirector
- 2004The AviatorDirector
- 2006The DepartedDirector
- 2010s2013The Wolf of Wall StreetDirector
- 2020s
Watch Martin Scorsese’s Films
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
as Director
Official Trailer — YouTube
Streaming
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Act III — The Numbers
Born
Birthplace
Flushing, Queens, New York, U.S.
Age
83
Computed from the birth date on file (November 17, 1942).
Years active
53
since first credit (1973)
Credited works
10
Counted from 10 confirmed film and TV credits on this profile.
Notable awards
7
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Frequently asked
How old is Martin Scorsese?
Martin Scorsese is 83 years old, born November 17, 1942.
Where was Martin Scorsese born?
Martin Scorsese was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, U.S.
What is Martin Scorsese known for?
Martin Scorsese is an American filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in cinema history, known for Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Departed, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director.
What awards has Martin Scorsese won?
Documented awards for Martin Scorsese: Academy Award for Best Director — The Departed (2007); Golden Globe Award for Best Director — Gangs of New York (2003); Golden Globe Award for Best Director — The Departed (2007); Golden Globe Award for Best Director — Hugo (2012); AFI Life Achievement Award (1997); Kennedy Center Honor (2007); Cecil B. DeMille Award, Golden Globes (2010).
Where can I watch Martin Scorsese's movies?
Based on titles from Martin Scorsese's filmography that are on Auteur Nova: Martin Scorsese's movies are currently streaming on Apple TV+, Apple TV+ Amazon Channel in the US, as of August 21, 2026. Rent and buy options may also be available — see the Where to Watch details on each title's card above.
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award for Best Director — The Departed (2007)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director — Gangs of New York (2003)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director — The Departed (2007)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director — Hugo (2012)
- AFI Life Achievement Award (1997)
- Kennedy Center Honor (2007)
- Cecil B. DeMille Award, Golden Globes (2010)
Closing Credits
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