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Sean Gullette is an American director, writer, actor, and producer born on June 4, 1968. His career spans a diverse range of creative endeavors, including feature films, documentaries, television episodes, and extensive writing for various platforms. Gullette has directed films such as 'Traitors,' which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received positive reviews, and is slated to direct 'Upland,' an adaptation of Kenzaburō Ōe's novel. He also has a developing project titled 'Tangier.'

Beyond directing, Gullette has a notable producing career, working on the docu-series 'Black Gold' and serving as Consulting Producer on upcoming documentaries. His screenwriting credits include several feature films and promotional content for brands like DKNY and VH1. As an actor, he began his career with a lead role in Darren Aronofsky's 'Pi' and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas. Gullette also has a background in spoken word performance and has published essays and journalism in various magazines.

Sean Gullette has established himself as a director and producer with a varied filmography. His directorial debut, 'Traitors,' a film shot in Morocco, premiered at the 2013 Venice Film Festival and garnered critical acclaim. He is also set to direct 'Upland,' an adaptation of Kenzaburō Ōe's novel, and had a planned project titled 'Tangier' with a notable cast attached. In his producing capacity, Gullette executive produced the docu-series 'Black Gold' and has served as Consulting Producer on documentaries focusing on figures like Anne Waldman. His earlier producing work includes short films and films selected for festivals like the Berlin Film Festival and Rotterdam Film Festival.

As a screenwriter, Sean Gullette has developed projects for feature films, including 'Trinity' and 'Kilroy,' and has consulted on screenplays for major studios like Warner Bros. and Paramount. He also wrote and directed promotional content for VH1 and penned "New York Stories" for DKNY. In television, Gullette directed two episodes of the ABC series '1969,' focusing on narratives surrounding the Manson family era. His writing extends to essays and journalism published in a range of magazines, and he founded and edited KGB magazine in 1991. He has also contributed to anthologies and ghostwritten for visual artists.

Sean Gullette's acting career commenced with a significant role in Darren Aronofsky's acclaimed 1998 film 'Pi,' for which he received breakthrough performance nominations. He has since appeared in a variety of films, including 'Happy Accidents' and 'Requiem for a Dream,' as well as international productions and network television dramas. More recently, he has taken on supporting roles in films released in 2025, including 'COUTURE' and 'SIGHT UNSEEN.' Gullette has also engaged in theatrical work and has performed spoken word pieces on musical recordings for artists like Keren Ann and David Holmes.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sean Gullette is the son of cultural critic Margaret Morganroth Gullette and professor David George Gullette. He pursued his education at Harvard, where he was active in theater and film. Currently residing between New York City and Tangier, Morocco, Gullette is the founder of the 212 Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting cultural and educational initiatives in Morocco, including the Cinémathèque de Tanger. He is married to artist Yto Barrada, and they have two daughters.

“BLACK GOLD is the story of the coverup of the century - of the boss atop a trillion-dollar industry who discovered a shocking truth 40 years ago, created a black ops conspiracy to hide the evidence, and would stop at nothing to keep the money flowing, while the world burned...”

“Was quite an adventure to direct this hour for ABC TV, which aired in the spring and is now streaming. Thanks to EP Jeanmarie Condon, my segment producers Jesse Rosen and Jackie Filer, senior producer Erica Salit, editors Doug Quade and Alessandro Barnett and the team at Lincoln Square Productions. Despite the title, everyone signed on to resist the grotesque Manson Industry and instead listen closely to the stories of two fascinating — and very different — women who joined the group. Both Dianne Lake and Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme sat for powerful, revealing interviews. Our re-reading of the Manson myth is also carried by Peter Fonda, rock author Lizzy Goodman, VIBE editor Desiree Thompson, Woodstock founder Michael Lang, John Fogerty of Creedence, and Tariq Trotter of The Roots.”