Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

ProducerDirectorWriter
Born
December 30, 1978
Awards
36 wins, 81 nominations

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi was born on 30 December 1978 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and director, known for The Rescue (2021), Free Solo (2018) and Meru (2015). She has been married to Jimmy Chin since 26 May 2013. They have two children.

Biography

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi was born on December 30, 1978 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and director, known for The Rescue (2021), Free Solo (2018) and Meru (2015). She has been married to Jimmy Chin since May 26, 2013. They have two children.

Producer

From the Edge(2026)
The LakeThe Lake(2026)
Love+WarLove+War(2025)
Lost in the JungleLost in the Jungle(2024)
EnduranceEndurance(2024)

Cinematographer

A Normal LifeA Normal Life(2003)

Editor

A Normal LifeA Normal Life(2003)

Camera and Electrical Department

IncorruptibleIncorruptible(2015)

Additional Crew

CloserCloser(2004)

Self

The 9th Annual Critics Choice Documentary AwardsThe 9th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards(2024)as Self - Presenter
Chai Vasarhelyi for GalerieChai Vasarhelyi for Galerie(2023)as Self
The 43rd Annual Documentary Emmy Awards(2022)as self - Presenter
In ThreeIn Three(2021)as Self - Guest
Hollywood First LookHollywood First Look(2017)as Self

Known for

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Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy ChinElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin at an event for The Oscars (2024)Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi at an event for 81st Golden Globe Awards (2024)Evan Hayes, Shannon Dill, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin at an event for The Oscars (2019)Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin at an event for The Oscars (2019)