Personal info
Known for
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
28 January
Location
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Edit pageFrank Darabont
Biography
Frank Darabont is a Hungarian-born American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work on critically acclaimed films and television series that blend strong storytelling with deep emotional resonance. He is widely regarded for his ability to adapt literary works into powerful visual narratives.
Early Life and Background
Frank Árpád Darabont was born on 28 January 1959 in Montbéliard, France, to Hungarian parents who later emigrated to the United States. He grew up in Los Angeles, where his interest in films developed at an early age. Inspired by classic cinema and literature, he pursued filmmaking with a focus on writing and direction.
Career and Professional Journey
Darabont began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to projects in the horror and science fiction genres. His breakthrough came with the adaptation and direction of The Shawshank Redemption (1994), based on a novella by Stephen King. Although modest in its initial box office performance, the film later achieved iconic status and is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made.
He continued his success with The Green Mile (1999) and The Mist (2007), both adaptations of Stephen King’s works, further solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller. In television, Darabont played a key role in developing the early seasons of The Walking Dead, helping establish the series’s tone and dramatic depth.
