Steven Spielberg, born in 1946 in Cincinnati, is a pivotal figure in Hollywood, known for iconic films like 'Jaws,' 'E.T.,' and 'Schindler's List.' He co-founded DreamWorks and has significantly influenced the film industry, directing and producing numerous acclaimed movies over decades.

• 01Spielberg's first major film, 'Jaws,' released in 1975, became the highest-grossing film at the time, revolutionizing summer blockbusters.
• 02He received his first Academy Award nomination for 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and won his first Oscar for 'Schindler's List' in 1993.
• 03The film 'E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial' surpassed 'Star Wars' to become the highest-grossing film until 1985.
• 04His film 'Lincoln' took over a decade of research and portrays President Abraham Lincoln's moral courage during the Civil War.
• 05Spielberg's most recent work includes 'The Fabelmans,' a semi-autobiographical film reflecting on his childhood and passion for filmmaking.