Morgan Spurlock was a documentary filmmaker who rose to fame with the 2004 film Super Size Me, exposing the health risks of fast‑food consumption.
Early Days
Spurlock studied at New York University, where he joined the Phi Gamma Lambda fraternity and began experimenting with documentary storytelling.
Fun Facts
During the 30‑day experiment in Super Size Me, he gained over 24 pounds by eating McDonald’s three times a day. He also directed projects such as POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Comic‑Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, and Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
Family Life
Spurlock married Mary P. Sommer first, later marrying Alexandra Jamieson on May 3, 2006; he was a father to a son named Laken.
Collaborations With
His work earned him comparisons to fellow documentarian Michael Moore and led to collaborations with various filmmakers and media personalities in the documentary community.