Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio in 1946. He is one of the most famous movie directors in the world. He has made movies that millions of kids and adults love. He directed E.T., Jaws, Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones films.

A Young Filmmaker

Steven started making movies with his dad's camera when he was only 12. He filmed his train set crashing and showed the movies to his friends. As a teenager, he made his first longer movie called Firelight. A movie studio hired him when he was just 22 years old.

Film director Steven Spielberg at a Berlin film festival in 2023.
Film director Steven Spielberg at a Berlin film festival in 2023. (Martin Kraft / Wikimedia Commons)

Big Hits

Spielberg's movie Jaws was one of the first big summer blockbusters. He then made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, about a boy and an alien. His movie Jurassic Park brought dinosaurs back to life with special effects. He has also made serious movies like Schindler's List about the Holocaust.

Fun Facts

  • He has won three Academy Awards for directing.
  • He started a company called DreamWorks with other filmmakers.
  • He was made an honorary knight by Queen Elizabeth II.

Did You Know?

Steven Spielberg's movies have earned more money at the box office than any other director in history.