Osgood Perkins
Biography
Osgood Perkins is an American filmmaker, writer and actor who began in front of the camera as a child, playing the young Norman Bates in Psycho II (1983), before moving behind it to write and direct horror. Born in New York City, his acting credits include Legally Blonde (2001), Six Degrees of Separation (1993) and Nope (2022), plus episodes of Alias. He made his directorial debut with The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015) and went on to direct Longlegs (2024), Gretel & Hansel (2020), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016), The Monkey (2025) and Keeper (2025). He has said his father's career influenced his own approach to the genre. In 2025 he and producer Chris Ferguson started the production company Phobos, which then signed a first-look deal with Neon.
52years old
Turns 53 on February 2in 123 days
- Born New York City
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Also credited as Osgood Robert Perkins II
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 93 years1932 to 2025
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Behind the camera
Perkins started the production company Phobos in May 2025 alongside producer Chris Ferguson. Together, Perkins and the company then signed a first-look deal with Neon.
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Osgood Perkins shares two films with Elijah Wood, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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Robert LuketicDirector, 1 film, 2001
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Steven ShainbergDirector, 1 film, 2002
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