Anderson is an American.

His films are known for their unique visual and narrative styles as well as frequent use of ensemble casts.

They have themes of grief, loss of innocence, and families that are not normal.

Anderson is a modern-day example of an auteur.

Three of his films were in the 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000.

He made two early films, Bottle Rocket and Rushmore.

He founded his production company American Empirical Pictures, which he runs, after collaborating with brothers Owen and Luke Wilson.

The Royal Tenenbaums was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Fantastic Mr was his first stop-motion film.

He earned his second Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Moonrise Kingdom.

He received his first Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture for The Grand Budapest Hotel, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.

He earned the Silver Bear for Best Director for Isle of Dogs, followed by The French Dispatch and Asteroid City.