Atom Egoyan Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wife, Family, Age, Wikipedia

Atom Egoyan is a Canadian filmmaker recognized for his innovative storytelling and exploration of complex themes such as alienation, memory, and identity.

He gained significant acclaim with his film Exotica (1994), which explores the lives of characters connected through a strip club, establishing his unique narrative style.

Profile

• Full name: Atom Yeghoyan
• Date of birth: July 19, 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Filmmaker, writer, director
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: Joseph Yeghoyan, Shushan Devletian
• Siblings: Eve Egoyan
• Spouse: Arsinée Khanjian
• Children: Arshile Egoyan
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Armenian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Atom Egoyan is now at the age of 64. He was born on July 19, 1960, in Cairo, Egypt, to Armenian parents. At the age of three, he moved to Victoria, British Columbia, where he was raised.

His parents were both painters, which influenced his artistic inclinations from an early age. Egoyan pursued a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at the University of Toronto, graduating in 1982. While studying, he became involved in the arts, writing plays and creating short films.

His early works included Howard in Particular (1979) and Peep Show (1981), which examined the intersection of technology and human experience. These themes continued to resonate throughout his career.

Personal Life

Atom Egoyan has been married to actress Arsinée Khanjian since the early 1990s. The couple frequently collaborates on film projects; Khanjian has appeared in many of Egoyan’s works. They have one child together named Arshile.

Career

Egoyan’s filmmaking career began with short films in the early 1980s. His debut feature film, Next of Kin (1984), garnered attention at the Toronto International Film Festival and marked the start of his rise in the industry.

He achieved commercial success with Exotica (1994), followed by critical acclaim for The Sweet Hereafter (1997). Other notable films include Chloe (2009), Ararat (2002), and Guest of Honour (2019). Throughout his career, he has also directed operas and explored various artistic mediums.

Awards and Recognitions

Atom Egoyan has received numerous awards throughout his career:

• Genie Awards for Next of Kin (1984)
• Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix for The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
• Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
• Dan David Prize for “Creative Rendering of the Past” (2008)
• Governor General’s Performing Arts Award (2015)

Net Worth

Atom Egoyan’s estimated net worth is around $5 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career as a filmmaker, including box office revenues from his films and earnings from various artistic projects.

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Filmography

• Next of Kin
• Family Viewing
• Speaking Parts
• The Adjuster
• Calendar
• Exotica
• The Sweet Hereafter
• Ararat
• Adoration
• Chloe
• Devil’s Knot
• Remember
• Guest of Honour
• Citadel