Overview

• James Foley died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week after a yearlong fight with brain cancer, as confirmed by his representative on Friday.
• Best known for directing the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and the commercially successful 'Fifty Shades Darker' and 'Fifty Shades Freed,' Foley's career spanned over four decades.
• He collaborated extensively with Madonna in the 1980s, directing music videos for hits like 'Papa Don’t Preach' and 'Live to Tell,' as well as her film 'Who’s That Girl.'
• Foley also directed episodes of acclaimed television series such as 'House of Cards,' 'Hannibal,' 'Billions,' and 'Twin Peaks,' showcasing his adaptability across mediums.
• Born in Brooklyn and a graduate of USC, Foley’s career was marked by his refusal to be typecast, embracing projects across various genres and formats with a focus on storytelling and performance.