FILM DIRECTOR
Wayne Kramer
1965 - Today

Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer (born 26 May 1965) is a South African filmmaker and storyboard artist. He has written and directed films such as the 2003 film The Cooler, which garnered an Oscar nomination for its star Alec Baldwin, as well as two Golden Globe nominations for Baldwin and Maria Bello. He also adapted his 1995 short film Crossing Over into a feature-length version which starred Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd and Jim Sturgess, and was released by the Weinstein Company in 2009. He also wrote the screenplay for the film Mindhunters, but the final script was heavily rewritten by others and bore little resemblance to Kramer's original work. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Wayne Kramer is the 2,098th most popular film director, the 361st most popular biography from South Africa and the 9th most popular South African Film Director.
Wayne Kramer is an American film director best known for his work on the films "The Cooler" (2003) and "Running Scared" (2006). His films often explore themes of crime and redemption, showcasing a gritty, stylized approach to storytelling.
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Among FILM DIRECTORS
Among film directors, Wayne Kramer ranks 2,098 out of 2,041. Before him are David DeCoteau, Radu Muntean, Stuart Beattie, Paul King, Josh Cooley, and Chris Williams. After him are Jeff Fowler, Joachim Lafosse, Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, Asif Kapadia, Cheryl Dunye, and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Most Popular Film Directors in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsDavid DeCoteau
1962 - Present
HPI: 41.76
Rank: 2,092
Radu Muntean
1971 - Present
HPI: 41.73
Rank: 2,093
Stuart Beattie
1971 - Present
HPI: 41.70
Rank: 2,094
Paul King
1978 - Present
HPI: 41.67
Rank: 2,095
Josh Cooley
1979 - Present
HPI: 41.66
Rank: 2,096
Chris Williams
1968 - Present
HPI: 41.65
Rank: 2,097
Wayne Kramer
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.60
Rank: 2,098
Jeff Fowler
1978 - Present
HPI: 41.58
Rank: 2,099
Joachim Lafosse
1975 - Present
HPI: 41.57
Rank: 2,100
Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
1970 - Present
HPI: 41.53
Rank: 2,101
Asif Kapadia
1972 - Present
HPI: 41.51
Rank: 2,102
Cheryl Dunye
1966 - Present
HPI: 41.46
Rank: 2,103
Gina Prince-Bythewood
1969 - Present
HPI: 41.44
Rank: 2,104
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1965, Wayne Kramer ranks 1,110. Before him are Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, Peter MacKay, Steve Bull, Annelies Bredael, Ilgar Mammadov, and Charles Berglund. After him are Aditya Pancholi, Michelle Finn-Burrell, Courtney Gains, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Julie Warner, and Hans-Peter Pohl.
Others Born in 1965
Go to all RankingsTofiga Vaevalu Falani
POLITICIAN
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.70
Rank: 1,104
Peter MacKay
POLITICIAN
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.68
Rank: 1,105
Steve Bull
SOCCER PLAYER
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.68
Rank: 1,106
Annelies Bredael
ATHLETE
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.65
Rank: 1,107
Ilgar Mammadov
POLITICIAN
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.64
Rank: 1,108
Charles Berglund
HOCKEY PLAYER
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.62
Rank: 1,109
Wayne Kramer
FILM DIRECTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.60
Rank: 1,110
Aditya Pancholi
ACTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.58
Rank: 1,111
Michelle Finn-Burrell
ATHLETE
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.58
Rank: 1,112
Courtney Gains
ACTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.57
Rank: 1,113
Sherrilyn Kenyon
WRITER
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.53
Rank: 1,114
Julie Warner
ACTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.51
Rank: 1,115
Hans-Peter Pohl
SKIER
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.48
Rank: 1,116
In South Africa
Among people born in South Africa, Wayne Kramer ranks 361 out of 454. Before him are Zozibini Tunzi (1993), Daryl Impey (1984), Ellis Ferreira (1970), Bridgitte Hartley (1983), Lindiwe Sisulu (1954), and Louis Meintjes (1992). After him are Yvonne Chaka Chaka (1965), Chester Williams (1970), Graeme Pollock (1944), Andre Arendse (1967), Shaun Morgan (1978), and Josia Thugwane (1971).
Others born in South Africa
Go to all RankingsZozibini Tunzi
CELEBRITY
1993 - Present
HPI: 41.91
Rank: 355
Daryl Impey
CYCLIST
1984 - Present
HPI: 41.86
Rank: 356
Ellis Ferreira
TENNIS PLAYER
1970 - Present
HPI: 41.79
Rank: 357
Bridgitte Hartley
ATHLETE
1983 - Present
HPI: 41.69
Rank: 358
Lindiwe Sisulu
POLITICIAN
1954 - Present
HPI: 41.65
Rank: 359
Louis Meintjes
CYCLIST
1992 - Present
HPI: 41.61
Rank: 360
Wayne Kramer
FILM DIRECTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.60
Rank: 361
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
SINGER
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.38
Rank: 362
Chester Williams
RUGBY PLAYER
1970 - 2019
HPI: 41.34
Rank: 363
Graeme Pollock
POLITICIAN
1944 - Present
HPI: 41.27
Rank: 364
Andre Arendse
SOCCER PLAYER
1967 - Present
HPI: 41.23
Rank: 365
Shaun Morgan
SINGER
1978 - Present
HPI: 41.21
Rank: 366
Josia Thugwane
ATHLETE
1971 - Present
HPI: 41.18
Rank: 367
Among FILM DIRECTORS In South Africa
Among film directors born in South Africa, Wayne Kramer ranks 9. Before him are Gavin Hood (1963), Neill Blomkamp (1979), Roger Michell (1956), Oliver Schmitz (1960), Jonathan Liebesman (1976), and Richard Stanley (1966). After him are Darrell Roodt (1962).
Gavin Hood
1963 - Present
HPI: 52.71
Rank: 3
Neill Blomkamp
1979 - Present
HPI: 51.63
Rank: 4
Roger Michell
1956 - 2021
HPI: 47.74
Rank: 5
Oliver Schmitz
1960 - Present
HPI: 45.15
Rank: 6
Jonathan Liebesman
1976 - Present
HPI: 44.55
Rank: 7
Richard Stanley
1966 - Present
HPI: 43.26
Rank: 8
Wayne Kramer
1965 - Present
HPI: 41.60
Rank: 9
Darrell Roodt
1962 - Present
HPI: 39.46
Rank: 10











































