Biography
Neil Burger may be best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed 2006 feature The Illusionist, starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel. Burger based his screenplay on the short story “Eisenheim the Illusionist” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser. Burger also wrote and directed Interview with the Assassin (2002), winner in the Best Feature Film category at both the Woodstock Film Festival and Avignon Film Festival, and nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards including Best First Film and Best First Screenplay.
Before the transition to feature film, Burger directed commercials for companies such as Mastercard, IBM and ESPN. He created a series of television spots for Amnesty International and their campaign for “prisoners of conscience.” He also created and directed the award-winning campaign “Books: Feed Your Head” for MTV, which promoted language and literature.
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Director
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2024 |
Inheritance |
2023 |
The Marsh King's Daughter |
2021 |
Voyagers |
2017 |
The Upside |
2014 |
Divergent |
2012 |
The Asset (TV movie) |
2011 |
Limitless |
2008 |
The Lucky Ones |
2006 |
The Illusionist |
2002 |
Interview with the Assassin |
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2021 |
Billions |
Liberty (S05E10) |
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Implosion (S05E09) |
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2019 |
Billions |
Chickentown (S04E03) |
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2016 |
Billions |
Naming Rights (S01E02) |
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Pilot (S01E01) |
Screenwriter
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2024 |
Inheritance |
2021 |
Voyagers |
2008 |
The Lucky Ones |
2006 |
The Illusionist |
2002 |
Interview with the Assassin |
Producer
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2024 |
Inheritance |
2021 |
Voyagers |
Actor
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2007 |
The Making of 'The Illusionist' |
Performer
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2018 |
Hollywood Insider |
Fans
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