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Alejandro Fernando Amenábar Cantos (Spanish: [aleˈxandɾo ameˈnaβaɾ]; born 31 March 1972) is a Chilean-Spanish film director, screenwriter and composer. He has won nine Goya Awards, including Best Director for his 2001 film The Others, and two European Film Awards among other honors; he also accepted an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film on behalf of Spain for The Sea Inside. He has written (or co-written) the screenplays to all seven of his films and composed almost all of their soundtracks.

Quick facts about Alejandro Amenábar

  • Full name: Alejandro Amenábar
  • Born: 1972-03-31
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q274070

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Who is Alejandro Amenábar?

Alejandro Fernando Amenábar Cantos (Spanish: [aleˈxandɾo ameˈnaβaɾ]; born 31 March 1972) is a Chilean-Spanish film director, screenwriter and composer.

What nationality is Alejandro Amenábar?

Alejandro Amenábar is Spain.

When was Alejandro Amenábar born?

Alejandro Amenábar was born on 1972-03-31.

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