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Alvin Sargent Biography

Birth Name:Alvin Supowitz

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Writer, Script department, Actor

Fast Facts

His most popular work was "Spider-Man 2," which won him Best Writer from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
Began to write for television when he was 27 years old, and wrote some episodes for "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" and "Route 66․"
Quote: "When I die, I just want my tombstone to say, 'Finally, a plot․'"
Recently known for collaborating on the screenplays for the popular "Spider-Man" movies, as well as the most recent "The Amazing Spider-Man․"
Known for taking his time when writing screenplays like "Ordinary People," which took him over a year to complete
Brother of television writer Herb Sargent, who wrote popular comedy shows like "Saturday Night Live" and "The Tonight Show․"
One of 35 alumni to be on the Wall of Fame at his Alma mater, Upper Darby High School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

1970NSFC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
1974Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1974WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: winner
1978Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: winner
1978Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1978WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: winner
1979BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay: winner
1981Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: winner
1981Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1981WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: winner
1991ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Screenwriter: winner
2005Saturn Award-Best Writer: winner
2005Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated