Grant Heslov
Birth Name:
Grant Heslov
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Received the Jury Award at the 1998 Art Film Festival for his work on "Waiting for Woody․"
- Trained in filmmaking at the University of Southern California
- Often collaborates with George Clooney on various projects
- In 1982, he loaned George Clooney $200 to buy his first set of headshots while the two were struggling actors
- Was a classmate of actor Tate Donovan while at USC
- Was a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi in college
Awards
- 2005ACCA - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2005KCFCC Award - Best Screenplay, Original:Winner
- 2005SFFCC Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
- 2005Satellite Award - Outstanding Screenplay, Original:Winner
- 2005SEFCA Award - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2005SLFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
- 2005Golden Osella - Best Screenplay:Winner
- 2005WAFCA Award - Best Screenplay - Original:Nominated
- 2006Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006Oscar - Best Motion Picture of the Year:Nominated
- 2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2006BAFTA Film Award - Best Film:Nominated
- 2006BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay - Original:Nominated
- 2006COFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006CFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award - Best Writer:Nominated
- 2006Independent Spirit Award - Best Feature:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2006ICS Award - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006INOCA - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2006IOMA - Best Original Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura originale):Nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award - Best First Screenplay:Winner
- 2006OFTA Film Award - Best Picture:Nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
- 2006OFCS Award - Best Original Screenplay:Winner
- 2006Literary Award - Screenplay:Winner
- 2006PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 2006Stanley Kramer AwardWinner
- 2006Paul Selvin Honorary AwardWinner
- 2006WGA Award (Screen) - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2012AACTA International Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
- 2012AACTA International Award - Best Film:Nominated
- 2012Oscar - Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2012ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2012BAFTA Film Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2012COFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2012Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2012IOMA - Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale):Nominated
- 2012PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 2013AACTA International Award - Best Film:Nominated
- 2013Oscar - Best Motion Picture of the Year:Winner
- 2013EDA Award - Best Picture:Nominated
- 2013BAFTA Film Award - Best Film:Winner
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Motion Picture:Winner
- 2013OFTA Film Award - Best Picture:Winner
- 2013PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Winner
- 2026Emmy - Outstanding Sports Documentary - Long Form:Nominated