Morgan Spurlock

Morgan Spurlock

Deceased · Born: Nov 7, 1970 · Died: May 23, 2024

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height6' 2"
BornNov 7, 1970 Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Spouse
  • Sara Bernstein

    ( May 2, 2016 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Alexandra Jamieson

    ( May 3, 2006 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Priscilla Sommer

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Morgan Valentine Spurlock, a renowned American filmmaker and television producer, born on November 7, 1970, and departed on May 23, 2024, left an indelible mark on the world of documentary filmmaking with his groundbreaking work.

His most notable achievement was the direction of the thought-provoking documentary Super Size Me, which garnered widespread acclaim and recognition, including a nomination for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

This remarkable film, released to great fanfare, brought attention to the pressing issue of obesity and the fast food industry's role in perpetuating it, sparking important conversations and debates that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Throughout his illustrious career, Morgan Spurlock demonstrated a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for shedding light on critical social and cultural issues, cementing his status as a pioneering figure in the world of documentary filmmaking.

Career

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2014
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2011
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2008
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2007
Drive Thru
Drive Thru as Robbie, The Hella-Burger Manager
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2005
30 Days
30 Days as Host
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2019
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2017
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2016
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{"id":36373,"title":"Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/chronic-con-episode-420-a-new-dope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36373.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2007
{"id":50452,"title":"Denis Leary's Merry F#%$in' Christmas","year":"2005","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/denis-learys-merry-fin-christmas-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50452.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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2004
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2019
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2017
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2016
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Rats
Rats as Director
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2015
Crafted
Crafted as Director
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2014
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2013
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2012
Mansome
Mansome as Director
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2011
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2010
Freakonomics
Freakonomics as Director, Writer
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2008
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2004
Super Size Me
Super Size Me as Director
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2013
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2005
30 Days
30 Days as Creator