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Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
10 June
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Edit pageGeorge Nolfi
Biography
George Nolfi (born June 10, 1968) is an American filmmaker. He made his directorial debut in 2011 with the sci-fi action and romance thriller, The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.
Nolfi's work has been known to blend genres and employ tones ranging from serious to comedic. His stories often have protagonists who are exceptional at what they do; touch on central themes of philosophy, the human condition, or world politics; and convey some form of social commentary.
In 2003, Nolfi received his first screenwriting credit for the sci-fi film Timeline, a Michael Crichton bestselling book adaptation starring Paul Walker. His spec screenplay, Honor Among Thieves, was adapted into Ocean’s Twelve (2004), with an all-star ensemble led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt. In 2006, Nolfi wrote and co-produced The Sentinel, a political action thriller starring Michael Douglas.
Nolfi is uncredited with rewriting the ending for Bourne Supremacy (2004) two weeks before its release. He returned to the Matt Damon spy thriller franchise in 2007 to co-write Bourne Ultimatum with Tony Gilroy and Scott Z. Burns.
Nolfi directed and co-wrote The Banker (2020), starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson. Based on a true story, the passion project brought public awareness to two African American businessmen, heroes of their time, and to their endeavors to overcome racism and redlining.
The film has been widely praised, particularly among the black community. It continues to be used as an educational tool to delve into deeper conversations on redlining, business, real estate, and generational wealth. In March 2021, The Banker won Outstanding Independent Motion Picture at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards.
