Randy Olson
Film director
1955 –
Who is Randy Olson?
Randy Olson is a scientist-turned-filmmaker who earned his Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University and became a tenured professor of marine biology at the University of New Hampshire before changing careers by moving to Hollywood and entering film school at the University of Southern California. He has written and directed a number of short films and feature documentaries which have premiered at film festivals such as Tribeca Film Festival and Telluride Film Festival. Most of his films draw on his science background, involve humor, and address major science issues such as the decline of the world's oceans, the controversy around the teaching of evolution versus intelligent design, and the attacks on global warming science. His company, Prairie Starfish Productions, is based at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California. He is currently the Director of the Shifting Baselines Ocean Media Project.
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- Born
- Oct 3, 1955
Heidelberg - Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Doctorate, Harvard University
- University of Southern California
- Employment
- University of New Hampshire
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on July 23, 2013
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