Many contemporary comedians and filmmakers, such as Louis C.K. and Greta Gerwig, cite Woody Allen as a significant influence on their work.
In 1987, Allen testified against the colorization of films, advocating for the preservation of original artistic vision.
Woody Allen is also a talented clarinetist, showcasing his love for jazz music throughout his career.
Biography
Early Life
Heywood "Woody" Allen was born on November 30, 1935, in the Bronx, New York City, to Jewish immigrant parents from Austria and Lithuania. Raised in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood, he had a challenging relationship with his family, particularly with his mother. Despite this, he showed early promise in comedy, writing jokes at the age of 15 and earning more than his parents combined by selling them to Broadway writers. He adopted the name "Woody" during high school, where he also developed a passion for baseball and magic tricks.
Career
Allen's career began in the 1950s as a comedy writer, where he quickly made a name for himself by contributing to popular television shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show. His unique comedic style and sharp wit led him to become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Over the decades, he transitioned into filmmaking, becoming a celebrated director, actor, and writer. His films often explore complex themes of love, existentialism, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards and ten BAFTA Awards. Notable works include "Annie Hall," "Manhattan," and "Hannah and Her Sisters."
Legacy
Woody Allen's influence extends beyond his own films; he has inspired a generation of comedians and filmmakers, including Louis C.K., Jon Stewart, and Greta Gerwig. His commitment to preserving the integrity of film has also been notable, as he has actively spoken against the colorization of classic films and participated in film preservation efforts. Allen's work continues to be celebrated for its wit, depth, and cultural significance, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in American cinema.
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Discography
The Stand-Up Years 1964-19682014
- 1.Private Life7:14
- 2.Brooklyn3:25
- 3.The Army1:27
- 4.Pets1:06
- 5.My Grandfather0:58
- 6.My Marriage5:53
- 7.Bullet In My Breast Pocket0:50
- 8.N.Y.U.4:40
- 9.A Love Story4:57
- 10.The Police5:50
- 11.Summing Up0:49
- 12.The Moose2:53
- 13.Kidnapped2:57
- 14.Unhappy Childhood5:31
- 15.The Science Fiction Film1:57
- 16.Eggs Benedict1:50
- 17.Oral Contraception0:35
- 18.European Trip7:13
- 19.The Lost Generation2:08
- 20.The Vodka Ad5:56
- 21.Vegas1:55
- 22.Second Marriage7:49
- 23.The Great Renaldo2:17
- 24.Mechanical Objects6:00
- 25.Down South3:25
- 26.Questions And Answers5:42
- 27.Mort Sahl / Changed The History Of Comedy5:46
- 28.The Rolls Royce Of Management5:20
- 29.Loyalty4:29
- 30.The New Comic4:43
- 31.The Village5:03
Bullets Over Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording)2014
- 1.Overture1:19
- 2.Tiger Rag3:01
- 3.Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You2:53
- 4.Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me2:37
- 5.’tain’t a Fit Night Out for Man or Beast2:00
- 6.The Hot Dog Song3:34
- 7.They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me3:07
- 8.Up a Lazy River1:47
- 9.I’m Sitting on Top of the World2:27
- 10.Let’s Misbehave2:54
- 11.There’s a Broken Heart for Every Light on Broadway2:27
- 12.(I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You1:15
- 13.Here Comes the Hot Tamale Man0:57
- 14.’tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do4:01
- 15.Runnin’ Wild3:05
- 16.There’s a New Day Comin’!2:36
- 17.There’ll Be Some Changes Made2:36
- 18.I Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle2:34
- 19.I’ve Found a New Baby2:32
- 20.The Panic is On1:18
- 21.She’s Funny That Way1:43
- 22.Final (Yes, We Have No Bananas)3:33
Davis, Allen & Fowkes2005
- 1.Pretty Baby2:39
- 2.Carry Me Back to Old Virginny3:30
- 3.Wild Man Blues3:26
- 4.Frog-I-More Rag3:25
- 5.Melancholy Blues3:26
- 6.Body and Soul2:25
- 7.Baby Your're the Best3:07
- 8.Aunt Hagers Blues3:17
- 9.In Spain They Say Si Si3:47
- 10.You Made Me Love You6:26
- 11.Potato Head Blues3:07
- 12.After You've Gone3:06
Accords et Désaccords2000
- 1.I'll See You in My Dreams2:05
- 2.Caravan3:34
- 3.Sweet Georgia Brown2:21
- 4.Unfaithful Woman2:09
- 5.Viper Mad3:08
- 6.Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)2:55
- 7.Old-Fashioned Love7:28
- 8.Limehouse Blues / Mystery Pacific1:56
- 9.Just a Gigolo2:14
- 10.AM Blues6:20
- 11.All of Me / the Peanut Vendor1:45
- 12.It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)7:27
- 13.Shine1:49
- 14.I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles2:41
- 15.There'll Be Some Changes Made3:23
Wild Man Blues1998
- 1.Lonesome Blues3:44
- 2.Dippermouth Blues2:50
- 3.After You've Gone3:38
- 4.Martha4:05
- 5.Lead Me Savior3:19
- 6.Swing a Lullaby4:45
- 7.Last Night on the Back Porch2:47
- 8.Shake That Thing3:34
- 9.Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula2:31
- 10.In the Evening4:36
- 11.Come on and Stomp, Stomp, Stomp4:49
- 12.Wild Man Blues3:36
- 13.Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again4:15
- 14.Pappy's B Flat Blues6:58
- 15.Hear Me Talkin' to Ya5:30
Standup Comic1978
- 1.Private Life5:43
- 2.Brooklyn3:47
- 3.The Army1:20
- 4.Pets1:06
- 5.My Grandfather0:53
- 6.My Marriage2:47
- 7.Bullet in My Breast Pocket0:47
- 8.N.Y.U.2:27
- 9.A Love Story3:32
- 10.The Police5:08
- 11.Down South3:49
- 12.Summing Up1:25
- 13.The Vodka Ad4:54
- 14.Vegas1:34
- 15.Second Marriage7:48
- 16.The Great Renaldo2:11
- 17.Mechanical Objects5:38
- 18.The Moose2:38
- 19.Kidnapped2:54
- 20.Unhappy Childhood2:43
- 21.The Science Fiction Film1:48
- 22.Eggs Benedict1:36
- 23.Oral Contraception0:27
- 24.European Trip5:43
- 25.The Lost Generation2:21
The Nightclub Years 1964–19681972
- 1.The Nightclub Years, Part 120:52
- 2.The Nightclub Years, Part 222:00
- 3.The Nightclub Years, Part 324:20
- 4.The Nightclub Years, Part 425:56
Excerpts for Broadcast from the Third Woody Allen Album1968
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The Third Woody Allen Album1968
- 1.Side 118:05
- 2.Side 218:20
Woody Allen, Volume 21965
- 1.The Moose2:51
- 2.The Kidnapping2:53
- 3.Superman5:26
- 4.Science Fiction Movie1:54
- 5.Eggs Benedict1:46
- 6.Footnote0:32
- 7.What's New Pussycat?7:06
- 8.Reminiscences3:18
- 9.Swedish Movie2:20
- 10.Taking a Shower (Pantomime)1:00
- 11.Lost Generation2:01
Woody Allen1964
- 1.Side 1
- 2.Side 2
Woody Allen on Comedy
- 1.Writing14:24
- 2.Formats and Styles7:00
- 3.Stage Persona4:38
- 4.Ad Libs1:11
- 5.Audience Response5:56
- 6.Relating to Woody2:39
- 7.Rise to Stardom4:17
- 8.Woody's Influences2:02
- 9.Comedy and Pain2:00
- 10.Advice5:44
Woody Allen & Jazz - The Passion of the Genius2004
Tracklist not collected yet.
Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Capitol Records
Achievements
- Award
- Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
- Award
- FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes
- Award
- Writers Guild of America Award
- Award
- Donostia Award
- Award
- Directors Guild of America Award
- Award
- Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Director
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
- Award
- O. Henry Award
- Award
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- honorary doctorate of Pompeu Fabra University
- Award
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction
- Award
- BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Award
- BAFTA Award for Best Film
- Award
- BAFTA Fellowship
- Award
- Silver Bear
- Award
- Bodil Awards
- Award
- Butaca Awards
- Award
- César Award
- Award
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- Award
- David di Donatello for best foreign screenplay
- Award
- David di Donatello for Best European Film
- Award
- Goya Award for Best European Film
- Award
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
- Award
- Sant Jordi Prize
- Award
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- Award
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- Award
- The President's Memorial Award
Groups
- Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Bandclarinetcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Heywood "Woody" Allen is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian. In a career spanning more than seven decades, he has written for film, television, and theater. Allen has received numerous accolades, including the record of most wins (3) and nominations (16) for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. In addition to his four Academy Awards, he has won ten BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award, and received nominations for an Emmy Award and a Tony Award. Allen has also received numerous honors, including an Honorary Golden Lion in 1995, the BAFTA Fellowship in 1997, an Honorary Palme d'Or in 2002, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014. Two of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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