| Who is it? | Director, Writer, Producer |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Birth Place | Athens, Greece, Greece |
| Age | 50 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Occupation | Film director, theatre director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ariane Labed |
Yorgos Lanthimos, a renowned director, writer, and producer hailing from Greece, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.6 million in 2024. Known for his distinctive and unconventional filmmaking style, Lanthimos has gained critical acclaim and a dedicated following for his thought-provoking and often darkly comedic movies. Some of his most notable works include "Dogtooth," "The Lobster," and "The Killing of a Sacred Deer." With multiple award nominations and wins under his belt, Lanthimos' unique vision and storytelling continue to captivate both audiences and industry insiders alike.
Lanthimos was born in Athens. He studied directing for film and television at Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos in Athens. Through the 90s he directed a series of videos for Greek dance-theater companies. Since 1995 he has directed a large number of TV commercials, in addition to music videos, short films and experimental theater plays. He was also a member of the creative team which designed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
His feature film career started with the mainstream film My Best Friend where he shared directing credits with mentor Lakis Lazopoulos and was followed by the experimental film Kinetta which premiered at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival. His third feature film Dogtooth won the Prix Un Certain Regard at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards. His fourth feature film Alps (2011) won the Osella Award for Best Screenplay at the 68th Venice International Film Festival.
The script for his fifth film The Lobster was awarded with the ARTE International Award as Best CineMart Project for 2013 at the 42nd International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and won the Jury Prize.
