
Julian Schnabel
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- October 26, 1951
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Julian Schnabel is an American artist and filmmaker. In the 1980s Schnabel received international media attention for his "plate paintings"—large-scale paintings set on broken ceramic plates. Schnabel directed Before Night Falls, which became Javier Bardem's breakthrough Academy Award nominated role and the four-time Academy Award nominated The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. He has won a Golden Globe, as well as BAFTA, a César Award, a Golden Palm, two nominations for the Golden Lion and an Academy Award nomination.
Filmography

Tribeca 25 2026
as Self

In the Hand of Dante 2026
Director, Music Supervisor, Writer, Producer

The Trainer 2024
as Julian Schnabel

The Warhol Effect 2024
as Self

aka Mr. Chow 2023
as Self

Goya, Carrière & the Ghost of Buñuel 2022
as Self

Lifeline: Clyfford Still 2019
Actor

At Eternity's Gate 2018
Director, Writer, Editor

Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait 2017
as Self, Executive Producer
- Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death
Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death 2016
Executive Producer

Along for the Ride 2016
as Self

Roxanne Lowit Magic Moments 2016
as Himself

Dennis Hopper: Uneasy Rider 2016
as Self

Heart of a Dog 2015
as Painter

Miral 2010
Director, Music Supervisor

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child 2010
as Self

Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies 2008
as Self

Critic 2008
as Self

Heckler 2007
as Self

Pixote In Memoriam 2007
as Self

Lou Reed's Berlin 2007
Director

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 2007
Director, Music Supervisor, Title Designer

Sketches of Frank Gehry 2006
as Self

Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers 2004
as Self

Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments 2004
as Self

Rockets Redglare! 2003
as Self

The Hamptons 2002
as Self
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture 2001
as Self

Before Night Falls 2000
Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Basquiat 1996
Director, Original Music Composer, Writer

A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's 1984
as Himself
Credits from TMDB.