Gavin Hood Biography and Wiki
Gavin Hood is a South African producer, filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and actor who rose to fame for writing and directing Tsotsi in 2005. He also won the Oscar Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film. Gavin’s other famous works are in films like X-Men Origins, Wolverine, Eye in the Sky and his most recent project, Official Secrets.
Gavin Hood Age
Gavin is 57 years old as of 2020, he was born on 12 May 1963, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on May 12th every year and his birth sign Taurus. Gavin will be 58 years old on May 12, 2021.
Gavin Hood Height and Weight
Hood stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He also appears to be a man of average stature in his photos. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Gavin Hood Wife
Gavin married his wife, Nerissa Black. He was previously married to his ex-wife Janine Eser from 1994 until they finalized their divorce in 2004. Our efforts to get more information about his children came to no avail as such information is not publicly available.
Gavin Hood Education
Gavin graduated from the University of Witwatersrand and proceeded to the University of California where he earned his majors in film.
Gavin Hood Net Worth
Hood has an estimated Net Worth of around $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer, and Actor. Through his various sources of income, Gavin has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Gavin Hood Contact Details
Gavin is known for keeping his personal information away from the public. Hence, it is difficult to know his e-mail and contact information. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and we will update this section once it is out.
Gavin Hood Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Gavin.
Gavin Hood Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Gavin Hood
- Popular As: Gavin
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: white
- Religion: to be updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Gavin Hood Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 57 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 12 May 1963
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Birthday: 12th May
Gavin Hood Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: brown
- Hair Color: brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Gavin Hood Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Nerissa Black
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: to be updated
Gavin Hood Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: around $25 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor
Gavin Hood Career
While he was practising law, he came across a fascinating criminal law case and realized he needed to turn the story into a film. Cast in the television series The Game in 1989, Hood decided to leave law behind. In 1991 he went to Los Angeles to study screenwriting and directing at the University of California.
While Gavin Hood was studying film he wrote a script ‘A Reasonable Man’ which won the Diane Thomas Screenwriting Award in 1993. The producers who took interest in the story, however, wanted to move the setting from South Africa to America, and soften the script’s harsh, culturally divisive content with a happy ending. Hood refused to agree to such changes, agreeing only to make the film on the condition that he direct it himself — causing interest in the project to vanish as quickly as it had appeared.
In 1998 he made a short film called The Storekeeper, about an elderly storekeeper who takes the law into his own hands after a series of burglaries. The film garnered much notice, winning thirteen awards at international film festivals.
In 2003, Hood was approached to write and direct a screenplay based on the novel Tsotsi by acclaimed South African writer, Athold Fugard. About the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader.
Gavin Hood Awards
- Best Film and Best Anglophone Film at 2001 All Africa Film Awards.
2006: He won the Jury Award, Tsotsi (2005) Best International Film, during the Santa - Barbara International Film Festival.
- Tsotsi (2006) won the People’s Choice Award at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival
- 2005: People choice Award, Tsotsi (2005), during the Denver International Film Festival.
- 2005: He won Audience Award,Tsotsi (2005), during the Edinburgh International Film Festival
- 2005: He won Best New British Feature,Tsotsi (2005), during the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
- 2005: He won the People’s Choice Award,Tsotsi (2005), during the Toronto International Film Festival
- 2005: He won the Human Values Award,Tsotsi (2005), during the Thessaloniki Film Festival.
- 2005: He won the Audience Choice Award,Tsotsi (2005), during the St. Louis International Film Festival.
- 2002: He won Best of the Fest, W pustyni i w puszczy (2001), during Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.
- 2000: Best Film, A Reasonable Man (1999) during All African Films Awards.
- 2000: Best Anglophone Film, A Reasonable Man (1999) during All African Films Awards.
- 2000: Best Director, A Reasonable Man (1999) during All African Films Awards.
- 2000: Best Actor, A Reasonable Man (1999) during All African Films Awards.
Gavin Hood Movies
- A Reasonable Man (1999) (actor, producer, writer, director)
- In Desert and Wilderness (2001) (writer, director)
- Tsotsi (2005) (writer, director)
- Rendition (2007) (director)
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) (director)
- Ender’s Game (2013) (writer, director)
- Eye in the Sky (2015) (actor, director)
Frequently Asked Questions About Gavin Hood
Who is Gavin Hood?
Gavin is an accomplished South African producer, filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and actor who rose to fame for writing and directing Tsotsi in 2005. He also won the Oscar Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film. Gavin’s other famous works are in films like X-Men Origins, Wolverine, Eye in the Sky and his most recent project, Official Secrets.
How old is Gavin Hood?
Gavin is a South African national born on 12 May 1963, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How tall is Gavin Hood?
Gavin stands at an average height but he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Gavin Hood Married?
Yes, Gavin is married to Nerissa Black. Details about their children are still under review.
How much is Gavin Hood Worth?
Gavin has an approximate net worth of around $25 million. This amount has been accrued from his career as a filmmaker in the entertainment industry.
Where does Gavin Hood live?
Because of security reasons, Gavin has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Gavin Hood dead or alive?
Gavin is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related.
Where is Gavin Hood now?
Gavin is pursuing his career as a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor.
Gavin Hood Social Media Contacts
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