Henry Cora is an American film and television director, best known for his stylized, visually arresting works. He was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. He began his career directing music videos and commercials, and eventually worked his way up to directing feature films.
Cora's feature film debut, "The Woodsman," won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and earned Cora an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Director. His follow-up feature, "The Machinist," won the Best Film Award at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film.
In 2010, Cora directed the mystery thriller "Red," starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Helen Mirren. Cora also directed the horror mystery "Stoker," starring Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman, which won the Special Jury Prize at the 2013 Venice Film Festival. His latest feature, "The Boy," was released in 2016 and starred Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, and Jim Norton.
In television, Cora has directed episodes of Fox's "Gotham," AMC's "Halt and Catch Fire," and Netflix's "Stranger Things." He has also directed multiple episodes of the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," for which he has received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
Cora is known for his use of striking visuals and unique angles to tell his stories. He is also known for drawing top-tier talent to his projects, from Bruce Willis to Morgan Freeman to Helen Mirren. His creative, visual style has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting directors in the industry.
