Edward Snowden

Born: 1983-06-21

Birthplace: Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Edward Snowden is an American computer professional, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and former contractor for the United States government who copied and leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013 without prior authorization. His disclosures revealed numerous global surveillance programs, many run by the NSA and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance with the cooperation of telecommunication companies and European governments.

Known For

Snowden
Orwell: 2+2=5
Citizenfour
The Six Billion Dollar Man
Risk
Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc
All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone
The Panama Papers
Lula
Terms and Conditions May Apply

Top Movie Credits

Snowden Edward Snowden
Orwell: 2+2=5 Self (archive footage)
Risk Self
Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc Self - NSA Whistleblower
The Panama Papers Self (archive footage)
Lula Self (archive footage)
Terms and Conditions May Apply Self (archive footage)