His other works include the films Sin Nombre, Jane Eyre, and Beasts of No Nation. He has also directed episodes of the series Maniac, and the Netflix series Maniac. His estimated salary is $1 million per year.
Cary Fukunaga is an award-winning director, writer, and cinematographer born in Oakland, California in 1977. He is best known for directing the first season of the hit HBO psychological thriller True Detective, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award. His other works include Sin Nombre, Jane Eyre, Beasts of No Nation, Maniac, and the Netflix series Maniac. With a net worth of $2 million and an estimated salary of $1 million per year, Fukunaga is one of the most successful directors in the industry.
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💰 Net worth: $2 million (2024)
Cary Fukunaga's net worth is estimated to reach $2 million by 2024. Famed for his work as a director, Fukunaga has garnered recognition for his impressive skills in the film industry. Hailing from California, he has made a name for himself through his exceptional direction, bringing innovative storytelling to the big screen. As his net worth continues to grow, it is a testament to his talent and success in the world of directing.
About
Awarding winning director, writer, and cinematographer, known for directing the first season of the hit HBO psychological thriller True Detective. The series earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
Before Fame
He had ambitions to be a pro snowboarder in his youth, but switched to film making in his mid twenties, attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts' graduate film program. He never finished his degree, instead opting to make Sin Nombre, his 2009 feature film debut.
Trivia
His 2010 adaptation of Jane Eyre, starring Judi Dench, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Costume Design.
Family Life
He was born in Oakland, CA to Anthony Fukunaga, who worked for the University of California, Berkley, and Gretchen Grufman, a dental hygienist.
Associated With
He directed Matthew McConaughey in the award winning first season of True Detective, and stayed on as an executive producer for season 2.
