Todd Field

Biography: A bona fide jack-of-all-trades, Todd Field is one of the film industry's more multifaceted members, having worked in varying capacities as an actor, director, producer, composer, and screenwriter. Probably most recognizable to art house audiences thanks to his work in such films as Nicole Holofcener's Walking and Talking (1996) and Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Field has also composed scores for features ranging from Gross Anatomy (1989) to Ruby in Paradise (1993) -- both of which featured him in supporting roles -- and has directed, written, and produced a number of independent projects. Born in Pomona, CA, on February 24, 1964, Field broke into professional acting in his early twenties with work in television. After making his film debut as a singer in Woody Allen's Radio Days (1987), he went on to do supporting work in a multitude of features, until in 1993, he earned some measure of recognition and an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Supporting ActorA bona fide jack-of-all-trades, Todd Field is one of the film industry's more multifaceted members, having worked in varying capacities as an actor, director, producer, composer, and screenwriter. Probably most recognizable to art house audiences thanks to his work in such films as Nicole Holofcener's Walking and Talking (1996) and Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Field has also composed scores for features ranging from Gross Anatomy (1989) to Ruby in Paradise (1993) -- both of which featured him in supporting roles -- and has directed, written, and produced a number of independent projects. Born in Pomona, CA, on February 24, 1964, Field broke into professional acting in his early twenties with work in television. After making his film debut as a singer in Woody Allen's Radio Days (1987), he went on to do supporting work in a multitude of features, until in 1993, he earned some measure of recognition and an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a greenhouse worker in Victor Nunez's Ruby in Paradise. Further independent work followed for the actor in the ensemble romantic drama Sleep With Me (1994) and Walking and Talking, which cast him as Anne Heche's fiancé; he also did more mainstream work as a member of the tornado trackers in the 1996 blockbuster Twister, and appeared in Jan de Bont's 1999 remake of The Haunting. Following his turn as a piano player in Eyes Wide Shut, Field landed the role of David Cassilli on the acclaimed ABC series Once and Again. In addition to his work in front of the camera, he kept busy behind it. Having debuted as a director in 1992 with the short Too Romantic, Field made a name for himself in 1995 when his short Nonnie & Alex won the Special Jury Award at that year's Sundance Festival. Five years later, the Sundance Festival welcomed the talented renaissance man back, choosing his drama In the Bedroom for its 2001 competition. Based on a story by Andre Dubus, the film starred Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, and Marisa Tomei. Expand

Todd Field's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 73
Highest Metascore: 93 TÁR
Lowest Metascore: 42 The Haunting
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
10 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
93 TÁR Oct 7, 2022 Director / Director / Producer / Producer / Writer / Writer 7.3
76 The White Tiger Jan 13, 2021 Earlier Screenplay / Earlier Screenplay tbd
75 The Battered Bastards of Baseball Jul 11, 2014 Himself 6.9
75 Little Children Oct 6, 2006 Director / Producer / Screenplay 7.4
86 In the Bedroom Nov 23, 2001 Director / Director / Producer / Producer / Writer / Writer / Screenplay / Screenplay tbd
42 The Haunting Jul 23, 1999 Todd Hackett 7.5
69 Eyes Wide Shut Jul 16, 1999 Nick Nightingale / Nick Nightingale tbd
68 Walking and Talking Jul 17, 1996 Frank / Frank 5.2
68 Twister May 10, 1996 Tim 'Beltzer' Lewis 7.2
77 Ruby in Paradise Nov 5, 1993 Mike McCaslin 7.8
tbd The Creed of Violence TBA Director / Producer / Writer tbd

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