Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for their intelligence and independence. He is noted for directing films of eclectic subjects, ranging from realism to fantasy, and often incorporating satire or subtle humor as part of his “artistic signature.” He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Kaufman has been considered a “risk taker.” He has successfully adapted novels of widely different types – from Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being to Michael Crichton’s Rising Sun; from Tom Wolfe’s heroic epic The Right Stuff to the erotic writings of Anais Nin’s Henry & June. According to film historian James Welsh, his candid treatment of adult relationships in Henry & June was considered an “artistic breakthrough by an unconventional filmmaker who was willing to take a chance and put his career on the line.” His greatest success was the blockbuster film The Right Stuff, where he directed and wrote the screenplay. It earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. And his best films have always had his personal imprint, “stressing values of individualism and integrity,” and always being "clearly American." 필립 카우프만(1936년생, Chicago, Illinois, USA) 는 감독으로, 대표작으로 외계의 침입자, 떠오르는 태양, 퀼스가 있으며, 그 외에도 헨리 밀러의 북회귀선, 필사의 도전, 블랙아웃, 프라하의 봄, 헤밍웨이와 겔혼, 배회자, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, 하얀 새벽, Realizing The Right Stuff, 용감한 프랭크, Goldstein 등 다양한 작품을 연출했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2023년 인디아나 존스: 운명의 다이얼 제작에 참여했다. 2021년 Algren에 출연했다. 2020년 필사의 도전 집필을 맡았다.