Alvin Sargent
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․'"
- Known for taking his time when writing screenplays like "Ordinary People," which took him over a year to complete
- Recently known for collaborating on the screenplays for the popular "Spider-Man" movies, as well as the most recent "The Amazing Spider-Man․"
- 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
Awards
- 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