Milos Forman

Milos Forman: Biography in Details

Who was Milos Forman?

Milon Forman was a Czech American actor, screenwriter, film director, and professor who won two Oscars for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and ‘Amadeus’.

He was also the director of ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt and ‘Man on the Moon. He had been awarded Oscar Award two times for the category Best Achievement in Directing in the years 1975 and 1984.

Milos Forman: Birth facts, Family and Childhood

He was born on February 18, 1932, in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia. His birth sign was Aquarius and his birth name was Jan Tomáš “Miloš” Forman.

His mother’s name was Anna and her father’s name was Rudolf Forman. Sadly, his parents died around the year 1944 and he was raised by his two uncles and friends.

He had a brother named Pavel Foreman and who was a painter in Australia. Milos was raised and worked in Czechoslovakia until 1968 and then he shifted to the USA.

He got permanent residence and citizenship in the US in 1977 and his ethnicity is unknown.

Milos Forman: Education History

He had joined the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and worked as an assistant to the creator of Laterna Magika, Alfred Radok.

Milos Forman: Professional Life and Career

He debuted by producing the documentary Audition in which the singers competed. He used to direct several comedies during his stay in Czechoslovakia.

Likewise, he was in Paris and negotiating the production of his first American film in 1968 and at that time Russian troops were invading Czechoslovakia.

Milos was fired by his employer and he decided to move to the USA. He used to be a professor of film at Columbia University in 1978 and co-chair of Columbia’s film department.

Milos Forman debuted directing in the movie ‘Black Beter’ in 1964 and established himself as a part of the country’s New Wave movement. He came with another movie ‘The Loves of a Blonde’ in 1965 and ‘The Fireman’s Ball’ in 1967. He also directed the movie ‘Goya’s Ghost’ in 2006.

Milos Forman also made his acting appearance in the movies Heartburn in 1986 and ‘Keeping the Faithful in 2000.

Milos Forman: Death

According to her wife Maris, Milos Forman died on April 13, 2018, in Hartford, Connecticut at Danbury Hospital.

Milos Forman: Lifetime Achievement and Awards

Milos Forman won Oscar Awards two times for the category Best Achievement in Directing in the years 1975 and 1984. He was awarded Golden Globe for the category Best Director-Motion Picture in the years 1976, 1985, and 1997.

His other win was BAFTA Film Award for Best Direction in 1977. He won many awards and he had been nominated several times during his career.

Milos Forman: Net Worth 2024 and Salary

Forman had a net worth of around $20 million at death while his main source of earnings was his professional career.

Milos Forman: Rumors and Controversies

Milos Forman had not been in any rumor or controversy during his life. He used to be secretive about his personal information.

Body Measurements

Milos Forman had light brown hair and black eyes. Other information regarding his body information such as his height, weight, etc. is unknown.

Social Media Profile

Milos Forman had around 439 followers on Twitter and above 3k followers on Instagram. He does not seem to use Facebook.

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