Julian Schnabel is an American actor best known for playing Artist in Plate Paintings.
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Best Known For:Plate Paintings
Breakthrough:Held a solo exhibition at Mary Boone Gallery in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Julian Schnabel
- Full Name: Julian Schnabel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Plate Paintings
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1951
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Popular As: Julian Charles Schnabel
- Specialization: Director and Screenwriter
- Net Worth: $113,000-$7,919,000 (Estimated range)
Julian Schnabel Age
Julian Schnabel is about 75 years old as of 2026. Julian Schnabel was born in 1951.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Houston and Whitney Independent Study Program.
- University of Houston
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Fine Arts
- Period: 1973
- Whitney Independent Study Program
- Field of Study: Art
- Period: 1973
Rise to Fame
Julian Schnabel rose to prominence for his role in the film Basquiat.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Basquiat, Before Night Falls, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
Film
- Film: Basquiat (Director and screenwriter, 1996) — Biographical film about Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Film: Before Night Falls (Director, 2000) — Biographical drama
- Film: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Director, 2007) — Received major directing awards and Academy Award nominations
- Film: Miral (Director, 2010) — Drama film
- Film: At Eternity's Gate (Director, 2018) — Film about Vincent van Gogh
- Work: Plate Paintings (Artist) — Signature large-scale mixed-media painting series
Awards & Achievements
- Best Director — Golden Globe Awards — 2008 — The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
- Best Director nomination — Academy Awards — 2008 — The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Julian Schnabel Family & Relationships
He has 2 children, Olmo Luis Schnabel and Cy Juan Schnabel.
- Father: Jack Schnabel
- Mother: Esther Schnabel
- Children:
- Olmo Luis Schnabel (1993)
- Cy Juan Schnabel (1993)
Lesser Known Facts
- Schnabel submitted painting slides packed between slices of bread when applying to the Whitney Independent Study Program.
- He painted the artworks representing Basquiat's work for his film Basquiat.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Julian Schnabel
- Popular As: Julian Charles Schnabel
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1951
- Age: 75
- Birthday: October 26
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jack Schnabel
- Mother: Esther Schnabel
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$481,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$7,919,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
Related Biographies
- Jean-Michel Basquiat (Artist portrayed in Schnabel's first feature film.)
- Dennis Hopper (Friend • Actor and longtime friend who appeared in Basquiat.)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.julianschnabel.com/
