Richard Linklater
American director, writer and producer
- Age
- 66years old
- Born
- 30 July 1960Houston, Texas
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Leo
- Years active
- 1991–2025
Known for
About Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater is an American director, writer and producer. They were born on 30 July 1960 in Houston, Texas. Their career spans 29 titles, among them Boyhood (2014), Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Richard Linklater is Salcker (1991); in all, 29 films over 34 years. They have worked as director in 23, writer in 16, producer in 13, actor in 9 and cinematographer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Boyhood (2014), with 49 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 11 titles. The person they have worked with most is Ethan Hawke, on 10 films, among them Boyhood and Before Sunrise.
Latest work
Full filmography (29)- 2025
- 2025
- 2024
Untitled John Brinkley Biopic (Man of the People)
Director · Writer
- 2023
- 2022
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Where to watch Richard Linklater
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2014
- 1995
- 2004
- 2013
- 2001
- 2003
- 2011
- 2019
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Richard Linklater films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Before Sunset 2004
- Before Sunrise 1995
- Boyhood 2014
- Before Midnight 2013
- Hitchcock/Truffaut 2015
Family and relationships
- Children
- Lorelei Linklater
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026) and BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1 win1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 1 win1 nomination
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Questions about Richard Linklater
How old is Richard Linklater?
Richard Linklater is 66 years old: born on 30 July 1960 in Houston, Texas.
Does Richard Linklater have children?
Yes, Richard Linklater has a daughter: Lorelei Linklater.
What are the best Richard Linklater films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Richard Linklater films are Before Sunset (2004, 9.1), Before Sunrise (1995, 8.9) and Boyhood (2014, 8.2).
How many films and TV shows has Richard Linklater been in?
MovieNCo lists 29 films for Richard Linklater, from Salcker (1991) to Blue Moon (2025).
How many awards has Richard Linklater won?
Richard Linklater has won 2 awards from 3 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 of 1; BAFTA Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Richard Linklater's star sign?
Richard Linklater is a Leo: born on 30 July.
Page reviewed on 3 February 2015.