Michael Moore

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

April 23, 1954 · Flint, Michigan, USA

Birth name

Michael Francis Moore

Michael Moore is an American documentary filmmaker known for combining satire, activism, and journalism. He debuted with Roger & Me (1989), examining the decline of the automotive industry, and gained worldwide acclaim with Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, winners of the Academy Award and Palme d’Or. His films focus on inequality, politics, and U.S. culture, marked by a direct and critical style. Moore also created the TV program The Awful Truth and continues to play an active role in public debate.