Actors who direct
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Affleck and his childhood buddy brought home a couple of Oscars for writing a hit filmin the '90s. More recently, Affleck has begun to flex his chops as a director.
Good Will Hunting, The Town
Allen gained attention with his comedic acting before establishing himself as one of New York's great directors.
A well-respected actor known for his contempt for the Hollywood system, Beatty won an Oscar in 1981 for directing an epic film.
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For over half a century, Brooks has been a human laugh factory. Best known for the movies he's directed, he often gave himself small roles onscreen. His 1968 comedic masterpiece won an Oscar.
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Coppola played the love interest of her cousin in a film directed by her famous father. Since then, she's gone on to establish herself as a famed director in her own right.
francis ford coppola, The Godfather: Part III,
Known for his gangster characters, De Niro takes tribalism to a whole other level in an Oscar-winning film.
The Good Shepherd,
Duvall got his start in a film adaptation of a literary classic and went on to star in a number of other high-caliber films, including the one he directed in 1997.
To Kill a Mockingbird
As both an actor and director, Eastwood is able to evoke the depths in even the hardest of characters.
best clint eastwood roles, Million Dollar Baby
As an actor, Favreau got his big start in a small comedy. As a director, he's commanded some of the biggest stars, along with some big special effects.
Swingers, Iron Man
He may regret his movie star status, but Gibson wrote, directed and starred in one of the biggest films of the '90s.
Mel Gibson regrets becoming movie star, Braveheart
Considered a master of the mockumentary, Guest has acted in a number of classic comedies over the years, including a memorable hit, which on a scale of 1 to 10 might just receive an 11.
define mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman
Howard's smile lit up TV screens as Opie in one show and Richie Cunningham in another. Since then, he's teamed up with some Hollywood heavyweights and found a niche as a top director.
andy griffith show, Happy Days, A Beautiful Mind
At a young age, this Hollywood legend traveled the vaudeville circuit with his actor father, later coming into his own as a well-respected character actor and director, casting his father and daughter in a number of films.
vaudeville circuit, Walter Huston, Angelica Huston, The Maltese Falcon
Scrappy actor Penn found inspiration in the wanderings of a youth whose tragic, true story was the basis for the film.
Into the wild book, Into the Wild
A box-office favorite in the '70s, Redford went on to found a famous film festival and direct a number of well-received films.
sundance film festival, A River Runs Through It
Stallone wrote the script for his breakout role and has gone on to direct and star in a number of films, including "Rambo".
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You could say this funnyman has been an actor/director since the days of "The Ben Stiller Show."
Ben Stiller Show, Zoolander,
This leading American actor has been a star on both television and in film. In recent years, he's found success behind the camera as well.
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Welles, the famous instigator of a "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, directed what many call the greatest movie of all time.
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Whitaker has acted on TV and in films, winning an Oscar for his portrayal of Idi Amin in 2006.
Idi Amin, Hope Floats
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