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Horton Foote Biography

Profession

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Awards

2015Emmy-Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: nominated
1997Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special: winner
1986Independent Spirit Awards-Best Feature: nominated
1986Independent Spirit Awards-Best Screenplay: winner
1986Writers Guild Awards-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
1985Oscar-Best Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium): nominated
1984Writers Guild Awards-Original Drama: winner
1983Oscar-Best Writing (Original Screenplay): winner
1963Writers Guild Awards-Drama: nominated
1962Oscar-Best Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium): winner