Davis Guggenheim

Director

Davis Guggenheim was born on March 11, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a multi-award-winning American director and producer. Among his best-known works is the documentary An Inconvenient Truth (2006, directed by Davis Guggenheim), which won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. His films Waiting for “Superman” (2010, directed by Davis Guggenheim, Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival), He Named Me Malala (2015, directed by Davis Guggenheim, BAFTA and Emmy nominations), and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023, directed by Davis Guggenheim, Emmy Award). Guggenheim also worked on the series Deadwood (2004, several episodes, directed by Davis Guggenheim), NYPD Blue, and Alias. He also directed the music documentary IT MIGHT GET LOUD (2008, directed by Davis Guggenheim), featuring guitarists Jimmy Page, The Edge, and Jack White. His films and series have won numerous awards, including Oscars, Emmys, and Critics' Choice Awards. Davis Guggenheim has been married to actress Elisabeth Shue since 1994 and has been influencing the industry for decades with his internationally renowned documentaries and series.