Alexander Payne, Ex-Husband of Sandra Oh: Know His Married, Divorce, Movie, Election And More

Only a good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly. The famous director, producer, and screenwriter, Constantine Alexander Payne aka Alexander Payne is also counted in the same list. He won several awards for his work in the movies; one of his most successful movies is Sideways which won an Oscar award. Besides, he is a two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and three-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director.

Alexander Payne’s Biography

Alexander Payne was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the USA 1961, February 10 to parents, George Payne and Peggy (Constantine). As of 2019, he is at the age of 58 and is Aquarius as per his birth date. Similarly, he is American by nationality and is of white ethnic background. Alexander has two siblings; meanwhile, their identity is not available. His parents raised all the three sons in Omaha; they used to run a restaurant.

Regarding his educational backgrounds, Payne joined Brownell-Talbot School. Later, he went to Dundee Elementary School, and Lewis and Clark Junior High. He has double majored in Spanish and History as well in the Stanford University. Likewise, he studied at the University of Salamanca in order to learn Spanish.

Alexander Payne’s Body Statistics

• Height: Alexander Payne stands at a tall height of 5 feet 10 inches which is equal to the actress, Anya Longwell.
• Body Measurements: He looks healthy while his body measurements are unavailable.
• Hair Color: He has grey hair.
• Eyes Color: His big dark brown eyes describes his personality as secretive.

Alexander Payne’s Relationship History

Married, Affairs, and Divorce

Well, the famous actor, Alexander Payne married an actress, Sandra Oh in 2003, January. The former lovers met and started dating in the year 2000. The duo decided to take their relationship a step forward and shared a wedding vows on January 1, 2003, after an affair of three years long.

The couple gradually enjoying each other company and knew one another better. However, the happy relationship of the pair was running smoothly but their happiness does not last for a long time. After sharing three years of their life together for three years, there arises a misunderstanding and problem. The couple separated and the divorced was finalized in late 2006.

Alexander was married again to Maria Kontou in 2015. Nevertheless, the details regarding their wedding, meeting, and affairs are missing in the media. In the same way, Alexander’s ex-wife, Sarah also moved on in her life and is recently dating a musician, Andre Featherston. As per some source, the couple is in an affair since 2007, but there is no news regarding their marriage till now.

Children

Alexander Payne is married twice but he does not share any children along with his first wife, Sandra. Alexander seems to share a really close bond with his present wife, Maria. The adorable couple is blessed with a child, regardless, the identity of their child is not disclosed.

Alexander Payne’s Career & Net Worth

Career

Alexander Payne is a professional movie director, producer, as well as a screenwriter. He started his career as a director at the age of 35. He got success through his thesis movie, The Passion of Martin. After that, he got signed with the Universal Pictures to write and direct. Additionally, his some of the movies include Citizen Ruth, Election, Jurassic Park III, About Schmidt, Sideways, King of California, The Savages, and many more.  His work was appreciated by millions of people.

Additionally, he also worked in the short films like Carmen, Paris, je t’aime. He also shared his screen with his ex-wife Sandra Oh and Jim Taylor who is also popular as a producer.

Achievements

Well, Payne achieved a lot of appreciations and awards. He was a member of the Jury for the Main Competition at Cannes Film Festival in 2012. After a year, his film, Nebraska got nominated for the Palme d’Or in 2013 at Cannes Film Festival. He received Academy Award nomination for seven times but won Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay twice.

Again, Alexander was honored by the Location Managers Guild of America along with their inaugural Eva Monley Award for his powerful use of location as another character. Furthermore, he also got an Oscar for Sideways.

Net Worth

Alexander Payne’s net worth is $25 million as per the celebritynetworth. In the USA the director receives an average salary of $92,220 yearly and earns $44.34 per hour. Similarly, as per some sources the producers also receives an average salary between $750,00 to $1 million. So, he might be earning a similar amount from his successful career.

Alexander lives a luxurious lifestyle. He seems to fulfill all the desire of his throughout his earning. He might be living in a lavish house along with his current wife and child. Hope he will add more amount to his net worth and bank balance.

Alexander Payne’s Quick Facts

• Between 1990 and 1930, Payne published an article which was about social changes.
• Alexander was the editor of high school yearbook in his high school newspaper.
• His father gained a Super 8mm project from Kraft Foods and a loyalty reward and gave it to him.

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