Barry Levinson

The Profile

Barry Levinson (born April 6, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer known for films such as Rain Man, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Natural and Sleepers.

Levinson won the Academy Award for Best Director for Rain Man (1988). Rain Man won four Oscars including Best Picture. He directed commercially successful and critically discussed films across several decades.

Reviews on DeBaser describe Barry Levinson as an influential American director whose work ranges from crowd-pleasing 1980s dramas to later experiments in genre. Rain Man is widely discussed for its awards and cultural impact but also critiqued for its simplified portrayal of autism. Other films like Sleepers and The Natural are praised for performances and storytelling; The Bay and Rock the Kasbah show Levinson's willingness to tackle different tones and subjects.