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Banksy

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Known For

55 Years Old

Anonymous British graffiti artist, political activist, film director and painter Banksy whose real name is believed to be Robert Banks, is best known for his artistic works of political and social commentary.  Banksy began as a freehand graffiti artist 1992–1994 inspired by local artists and his work was part of the larger Bristol underground scene.  Banksy's first film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010) made its debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in the UK on 5 March 2010. In January 2011, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary for the film.

Born

Bristol, England, UK on 1st January 1970

All Credits

Exit Through the Gift Shop Image
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Self
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art Image
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art
Himself (archive footage)
Life Remote Control Image
Life Remote Control
DocoBANKSY Image
DocoBANKSY
The Alternativity Image
The Alternativity
Himself
No Image
Banksy: Street Rat
Self
B movie Image
B movie
Himself
No Image
Exit Through the Museum
Self (Uncredited)
Art Vs War: Banksy And C215 In Borodianka, Ukraine Image
Art Vs War: Banksy And C215 In Borodianka, Ukraine
Archive footage
The Punking of Paris Hilton Image
The Punking of Paris Hilton
Actor