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DOB: June 26, 1970

Background: Anderson was born in Studio City, California, the son of actor Ernie Anderson. He started making films at age 12 with his father's video camera. At 17, he experimented with a 16mm camera and made a mockumentary that became the inspiration for his film "Boogie Nights."

Filmography: He wrote and directed "Hard Eight" (1996), "Boogie Nights" (1997), "Magnolia" (1999), "Punch-Drunk Love" (2002), and "There Will Be Blood" (2007). His latest film is "The Master" (2012).

Academy Awards:

Best Picture nomination:
- "There Will Be Blood" (2007); lost to "No Country for Old Men"

Best Director nomination:
- "There Will Be Blood" (2007); lost to Ethan Coen and Joel Coen ("No Country for Old Men")

Best Adapted Screenplay nomination:
- "There Will Be Blood" (2007); lost to Ethan Coen and Joel Coen ("No Country for Old Men")

Best Original Screenplay nominations:
- "Magnolia" (1999); lost to Alan Ball ("American Beauty")
- "Boogie Nights" (1997); lost to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck ("Good Will Hunting")