Crossword puzzle clue "director's role at times"

Director's role, at times

1961 and 1986 Oscar-nominated role for Paul Newman (only five times has the same actor been nominated for the same role in two films)

Best Director of 1997, and Best Director nominee of 2009

Director of the first film to win all five top Oscars (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay)

Director who played a director in “This Is Spinal Tap”

Director who's a director's daughter

Director David of 2006's "Harsh Times"

Director who's been around the block a few times?