Sean Baker

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $70,550,526 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,514)
Best-known technical roles: Anora (Director), Anora (Screenwriter), Anora (Producer), Anora (Editor), Anora (Casting Director)
Best-known acting roles: Doctor (Jupiter Ascending)
Most productive collaborators: Willem Dafoe, Channing Tatum, Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Mila Kunis
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting1$47,482,519$136,900,000$184,382,519
In Technical RolesDirector8$28,299,362$42,251,164$70,550,526
Screenwriter6$28,141,334$42,193,154$70,334,488
Producer5$28,120,884$42,193,154$70,314,038
Editor3$21,534,614$36,630,955$58,165,569
Casting Director1$20,474,298$35,992,413$56,466,711
Cinematographer1$702,354$233,630$935,984
Executive Producer1$82,083$0$82,083

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 33,901-34,000) 33,981 $47,482,519
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,911 $136,900,000
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,901-22,000) 21,939 $184,382,519
Top Grossing Casting Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 562 $20,474,298
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,326 $702,354
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,501 $28,299,362
Top Grossing Editor at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 954 $21,534,614
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,681 $82,083
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $28,120,884
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,676 $28,141,334
Top Grossing Casting Director at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 442 $35,992,413
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,740 $233,630
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,406 $42,251,164
Top Grossing Editor at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 823 $36,630,955
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,100 $42,193,154
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,432 $42,193,154
Top Grossing Casting Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 502 $56,466,711
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,747 $935,984
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $70,550,526
Top Grossing Editor at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 888 $58,165,569
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,701 $82,083
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,254 $70,314,038
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,568 $70,334,488

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2017 - Awards Season: Independent Spirit Awards - Nominations

November 22nd, 2017

Call Me by Your Name

The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced yesterday and thus the 2017 Awards Season begins. The movie with the most nominations is Call Me by Your Name, which opens on Friday. This is amazingly good timing. It’s not the only film that should get a financial boost. More...

2015 - Awards Season: Independent Spirit Awards - Nominations

November 25th, 2015

Carol

Awards Season begins with the Independent Spirit Awards nominations. There were definitely some surprise nominees this year, but that also meant there were some unfortunate snubs as well. The overall leader was Carol, which just opened this past weekend. This is great timing and should help its box office numbers, as well as its chances throughout Awards Season. Its six nominations were one ahead of Beasts of No Nation and Spotlight. (One of Spotlight's was the Robert Altman Award, which has no nominations, just one winner.)

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Emancipation of Limited Releases

November 9th, 2012

There's quite a few limited releases coming out this week, but the list is dominated by Lincoln, which should not only be the biggest hit of the week, but it is virtually guaranteed to expand wide and has a real shot at being the big winner at the Oscars next year. Unfortunately, it is the only limited release with a real shot at mainstream success. Starlet is a long shot, but it deserves to find an audience in theaters. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Feb 6, 2015Jupiter Ascending Doctor $47,482,519$136,900,000$184,382,519
 
Averages $47,482,519$136,900,000$184,382,519
Totals 1 $47,482,519$136,900,000$184,382,519

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 32,101-32,200) 32,105 $47,482,519
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) 31,800 $47,482,519
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 30,101-30,200) 30,139 $47,482,519
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 33,901-34,000) 33,981 $47,482,519
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 15,601-15,700) 15,625 $136,900,000
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,266 $136,900,000
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,980 $136,900,000
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,911 $136,900,000
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,301-20,400) 20,329 $184,382,519
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,001-20,100) 20,072 $184,382,519
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,601-18,700) 18,617 $184,382,519
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,901-22,000) 21,939 $184,382,519

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
2025Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩)… Screenwriter
Producer
Oct 18, 2024Anora Director
Screenwriter
Producer
Editor
Casting Director		 $20,474,298$35,992,413$56,466,711
Apr 26, 2024The Feeling That the Time f… Executive Producer $82,083$82,083
Dec 10, 2021Red Rocket Director
Screenwriter
Producer
Editor		 $1,039,866$638,542$1,678,408
Oct 6, 2017The Florida Project Director
Screenwriter
Producer		 $5,904,366$5,328,569$11,232,935
Jul 10, 2015Tangerine Director
Screenwriter
Cinematographer
Producer		 $702,354$233,630$935,984
Nov 9, 2012Starlet Director $88,212$58,010$146,222
Sep 3, 2010Prince of Broadway Director
Editor
Screenwriter		 $20,450$20,450
Jun 6, 2008Take Out Director $69,816$69,816
Mar 31, 2001Four Letter Words Director
 
Averages $3,547,681$8,450,233$8,829,076
Totals 10 $28,381,445$42,251,164$70,632,609


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 18, 2024Anora $550,5031,938$20,474,298$56,466,71136.3%
Dec 10, 2021Red Rocket $96,593385$1,039,866$1,678,40862.0%
Oct 6, 2017The Florida Project $156,833434$5,904,366$11,232,93552.6%
Jul 10, 2015Tangerine $60,68344$702,354$935,98475.0%
Nov 9, 2012Starlet $15,66210$88,212$146,22260.3%
Sep 3, 2010Prince of Broadway $9,7701$20,450$20,450100.0%
Jun 6, 2008Take Out $10,5055$69,816$69,816100.0%
Mar 31, 2001Four Letter Words
 
Averages $128,650402$4,042,766$10,078,64769.4%
Totals 8 $28,299,362$70,550,526


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
2025Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女…
Oct 18, 2024Anora $550,5031,938$20,474,298$56,466,71136.3%
Dec 10, 2021Red Rocket $96,593385$1,039,866$1,678,40862.0%
Oct 6, 2017The Florida Project $156,833434$5,904,366$11,232,93552.6%
Jul 10, 2015Tangerine $60,68344$702,354$935,98475.0%
 
Averages $216,153700$7,030,221$17,578,51056.5%
Totals 5 $28,120,884$70,314,038


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
2025Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女…
Oct 18, 2024Anora $550,5031,938$20,474,298$56,466,71136.3%
Dec 10, 2021Red Rocket $96,593385$1,039,866$1,678,40862.0%
Oct 6, 2017The Florida Project $156,833434$5,904,366$11,232,93552.6%
Jul 10, 2015Tangerine $60,68344$702,354$935,98475.0%
Sep 3, 2010Prince of Broadway $9,7701$20,450$20,450100.0%
 
Averages $174,876560$5,628,267$14,066,89865.2%
Totals 6 $28,141,334$70,334,488

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Casting Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 562 $20,474,298
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,326 $702,354
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,501 $28,299,362
Top Grossing Editor at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 954 $21,534,614
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,681 $82,083
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $28,120,884
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,676 $28,141,334
Top Grossing Casting Director at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 442 $35,992,413
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,740 $233,630
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,406 $42,251,164
Top Grossing Editor at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 823 $36,630,955
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,100 $42,193,154
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,432 $42,193,154
Top Grossing Casting Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 502 $56,466,711
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,747 $935,984
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $70,550,526
Top Grossing Editor at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 888 $58,165,569
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,701 $82,083
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,254 $70,314,038
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,568 $70,334,488