Karyn Kusama Biography
Karyn Kusama is an American award-winning Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Producer who was born and brought-up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is widely known for her roles as a Director in the 2015 horror film ‘The Invitation’, which earned her ‘Octopus d’Or Jury Prize’ and ‘Sitges Film Festival Award for Best Motion Picture’ awards.
Karyn made her directorial and writing debut with the 2000 sports drama film ‘Girlfight’ earning several awards including the Cannes Film Festival Award of the ‘Youth for Foreign Film’, ‘FIPRESCI Prize – Special Mention’, ‘Gotham Open Palm Award’, ‘Sundance Directing Award in the Dramatic Category’ and ‘Sundance Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic Category, Seminci Silver Spike’ awards. She has directed numerous films which include, ‘Destroyer’, ‘Æon Flux’ ‘Jennifer’s Body’ and ‘XX’.
Karyn Kusama Age
Kusama is 53 years old as of 2021, she was born on 21 March 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 21st March every year and her birth sign is Aries.
Karyn Kusama Height
Karyn stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 meters).
Karyn Kusama Education
Kusama attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis. She then enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, from where she graduated with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree in Film & TV.
Karyn Kusama Family, Parents and Siblings
Karyn was born to Susan McGuire and Haruo Kusama in St. Louis. Her father is a Japanese child psychiatrist, while her father is a Midwestern educational psychiatrist. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Karyn Kusama Husband
Kusama is happily married to her husband Phil Hay, a screenwriter. The couple tied the knot on October 2006 and they are blessed with a son named Michio Hay. The couple first met during the set of Sundance when Girlfight premiered in 2000, it they began dating from the time they began working together on Æon Flux.
Karyn Kusama Net Worth
Karyn has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Producer. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Karyn Kusama Measurements and Facts
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Karyn Kusama Wiki
- Full Names: Karyn Kiyoko Kusama
- Popular As: Karyn Kusama
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Producer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (Japanese, American, German, Irish and English)
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Karyn Kusama Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 53 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: 21 March 1968
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
- Birthday: 21st March
Karyn Kusama Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 meters)
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Karyn Kusama Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Haruo Kusama
- Mother: Susan McGuire
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Phil Hay
- Children: Sons (Michio Hay)
Karyn Kusama Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Producer
Karyn Kusama Destroyer
Destroyer is a 2018 Crime film directed by Karyn and written by her husband Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Most recently, Kusama’s film Destroyer has been picking up some hefty Oscar buzz, due to Nicole Kidman’s hard-charging performance as a Los Angeles detective navigating a murder case and her own past trauma. The film plays out in two timelines, with a younger, fresh-faced Kidman in the past, as an undercover cop infiltrating a drug ring, while her raddled, grim present self deals with the outcome of that long-ago case.
Karyn Kusama The Invitation
The invitation is a 2015 horror thriller film directed by Kusama and Written by her spouse Phil Hay alongside Matt Manfredi. The film stars Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman, and Emayatzy Corinealdi. Chilling and uncomfortable. At the beginning of the film, Will (Logan Marshall-Green) and his girlfriend, Kira (Emayatzy Corinealdi), hit a coyote on the way to a dinner party at his ex-wife’s house.
Karyn Kusama Movies
- 1991 – Sleeping Beauties as Director and Writer
- 2000 – Girlfight as Director and Writer
- 2005 – Æon Flux as Director
- 2009 – Jennifer’s Body as Director
- 2015 – The Invitation as Director
- 2018 – Destroyer as Director
- 2013 – Speechless as Director
- 2017 – Her Only Living Son as Director and Writer
Karyn Kusama TV Shows
- 2007 – The L Word as Director
- 2014–2017 – Halt and Catch Fire as Director
- 2015 – Chicago Fire as Director
- 2015–2016 – The Man in the High Castle as Director
- 2016 – Casual as Director
- 2016 – Masters of Sex as Director
- 2016–2017 – Billions as Director
- 2020 – The Outsider as Director
- TBA – Yellowjackets as Director and Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions about Karyn Kusama
Who is Karyn Kusama?
Karyn Kusama is an American award-winning Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Produce. She is widely known for her roles as a Director in the 2015 horror film ‘The Invitation’, which earned her ‘Octopus d’Or Jury Prize’ and ‘Sitges Film Festival Award for Best Motion Picture’ awards.
How old is Karyn Kusama?
Kusama is 53 years old as of 2021, she was born on 21 March 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. Her birth sign is Aries.
How tall is Karyn Kusama?
Karyn stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 meters).
Is Karyn Kusama married?
Yes, she is married to her husband Phil Hay, a screenwriter. The couple tied the knot on October 2006 and they are blessed with a son named Michio Hay. The couple first met during the set of Sundance when Girlfight premiered in 2000, it they began dating from the time they began working together on Æon Flux.
How much is Kusama worth?
Karyn has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Filmmaker and TV Director, Writer & Producer.
Where does Karyn live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Kusama dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Karyn Kusama Social Media Contacts
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