1. Steven Spielberg By Aaron Simmons

2. Introduction Steven Spielberg is a famous director who has conducted many films. He is the director of Jaws, the first blockbuster. He is a film director, screen writer, and film producer.

3. Early years Steven Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio December 18,1946. He grew up in New Jersey and Arizona. As a kid he made small movies with his friends and charged people 25 cents to see them.

4. Before the B ig Times Steven Spielberg graduated from Saratoga High School, Saratoga, CA, in 1965. He went to Long Beach State only to drop out to pursue his career in entertainment. His first movie, “Escape To Nowhere”, was made at the age of 13. His next movie, “Firelight”, was written and directed at the age of 16. It earned a profit of one dollar at his local cinema and was the inspiration for “Close Encounters”.

5. Young Movies His first movie, “Escape To Nowhere”, was made at the age of 13. His next movie, “Firelight”, was written and directed at the age of 16. It earned a profit of one dollar at his local cinema and was the inspiration for “Close Encounters”.

6. Movies A few of Spielbergs more famous movies: War of the Worlds - Director 2005 Men in Black II - Executive Producer 2002 Jurassic Park III - Executive Producer 2001 Men in Black - Executive Producer 1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Director, Actor: Popcorn-Eating Man(uncredited) 1997 Jurassic Park - Director 1993 Back to the Future Part II - Executive Producer 1989 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Producer, Director 1982 Jaws - Director, Musician (uncredited), Actor: Lifestation Worker (voice)(uncredited) 1975 The Color Purple - Producer, Director 1985 Saving Private Ryan - Producer, Director 1998 Schindler's List - Producer, Director 1993

7. Nominations and Awards Here are some of his nominations and awards. 2006, Won, Oscar, Best Director for Saving Private Ryan (1998) 1994, Won, Oscar, Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) 1986, Nominated, Oscar, Best Picture for The Color Purple (1985) Shared With: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Quincy Jones 1983, Nominated, Oscar Best Director for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 1982, Nominated, Oscar Best Director for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 1978, Nominated, Oscar Best Director for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

8. Three Famous Movies

9. Summary Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential directors ever. Currently he is working on a new movie, “The Adventures of Tintin”. Who knows what he may do in the future.

10. My Opinion I think Steven Speilberg was a great man. He made great movies like MIB, Shrek, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. I can't wait to see more of what he makes.