Malik Bendjelloul

Director

Birthday September 14, 1977

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE May 13, 2014 (36)

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About

Swedish documentarian best known for his Academy Award-winning 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man.

Before Fame

He studied at Kalmar University before becoming a reporter on Swedish television.

Trivia

He created documentaries about a wide array of musicians, including Björk and Elton John.

Family Life

His uncle is actor Peter Schildt.

Associated With

His acclaimed documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" was based on the life and disappearance of Detroit-based folk musician Sixto Ridriguez.