Hampton Fancher
Birth Name:
Hampton Lansden Fancher
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, making his first on-screen appearance in the 1958 science fiction film "The Brain Eaters․"
- Ran away from home at age 15 for Spain to become a flamenco dancer, changing his name to Mario Montejo
- Best known for writing the screenplay for the 1982 science fiction film "Blade Runner․"
- Was married for a brief time to "Lolita" actress Sue Lyon
Awards
- 1983Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Winner
- 1999Grand Special PrizeNominated
- 1999Special Grand Prize of the JuryWinner
- 1999Grand Prix des AmériquesNominated
- 1999Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic:Nominated
- 2017CFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2017DFCC - Best Screenplay:Nominated
- 2017IFJA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2017PFCS Award - Best Screenplay Adapted from Other Material:Nominated
- 2017UFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
- 2017WAFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2018Saturn Award - Best Writing:Nominated
- 2018Dragon Award - Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie:Nominated
- 2018Gold Derby Film Award - Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2018HFCS Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
- 2018Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form:Nominated
- 2018INOCA - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated