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Ralph Ziman

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Ralph Ziman was born in 1963 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a director and writer, known for Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008), The Zookeeper (2001) and Hearts & Minds (1995). He is married to Maria. They have two children.
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
    Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
    7.3
    • Director
    • 2008
    The Zookeeper (2001)
    The Zookeeper
    6.8
    • Director
    • 2001
    Hearts & Minds (1995)
    Hearts & Minds
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1995
    Faith No More in Faith No More: Falling to Pieces (1990)
    Faith No More: Falling to Pieces
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1990

    Credits

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    Director

    • Freedom (2018)
      Freedom
      7.3
      • directed by
      • 2018
    • India Eisley in Kite (2014)
      Kite
      4.5
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
      Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Faith No More in Faith No More: Double Feature - Live At The Brixton Academy, London (You Fat B**stards)/Who Cares A Lot (The Greatest Videos) (2006)
      Faith No More: Double Feature - Live At The Brixton Academy, London (You Fat B**stards)/Who Cares A Lot (The Greatest Videos)
      7.9
      Video
      • Director (segments "Epic", "Falling To Pieces")
      • 2006
    • From Toni with Love: The Video Collection (2001)
      From Toni with Love: The Video Collection
      6.2
      Video
      • Director
      • 2001
    • The Zookeeper (2001)
      The Zookeeper
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Benny Hill and Faith No More in Faith No More: Who Cares a Lot? (1999)
      Faith No More: Who Cares a Lot?
      7.8
      Video
      • Director (segments "Epic", "Falling To Pieces")
      • 1999
    • Michael Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, and 3T in 3T Feat. Michael Jackson: Why (1996)
      3T Feat. Michael Jackson: Why
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Taj Jackson and TJ Jackson in 3T feat. Herbie: Gotta Be You (1996)
      3T feat. Herbie: Gotta Be You
      Music Video
      • directed by
      • 1996
    • Taj Jackson and Taryll Jackson in 3T: I Need You (1996)
      3T: I Need You
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Ozzy Osbourne: Perry Mason (1995)
      Ozzy Osbourne: Perry Mason
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Hearts & Minds (1995)
      Hearts & Minds
      5.9
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer: Melody of Love (Wanna Be Loved) (1994)
      Donna Summer: Melody of Love (Wanna Be Loved)
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer Endless Summer (1994)
      Donna Summer Endless Summer
      Video
      • Director (segment "Melody of Love (Wanna Be Loved)")
      • 1994
    • Dream Theater: Lie
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1994

    Writer

    • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
      Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
      7.3
      • writer
      • 2008
    • The Zookeeper (2001)
      The Zookeeper
      6.8
      • screenplay
      • 2001
    • Hearts & Minds (1995)
      Hearts & Minds
      5.9
      • Writer
      • 1995

    Producer

    • Freedom (2018)
      Freedom
      7.3
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
      Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
      7.3
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Hearts & Minds (1995)
      Hearts & Minds
      5.9
      • producer
      • 1995

    Personal details

    • Born
      • 1963
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Spouse
      • Maria? - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Music video: Directed "Save the Best for Last" for Vanessa Williams.

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      Lives in United Kingdom since 1984.

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