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I.A.L. Diamond Biography

Birth Name:Itek Domnici

Birth Place:Ungheni, Romania

Profession Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Honored with the Irving G․ Thalberg Award at the Academy Awards for his contribution to film
In 1980, shared the Writers Guild of America's Laurel Award for career achievement in screenwriting with director Billy Wilder
Was married to Barbara Ann Bentley from 1945 until his death in 1988, and had two children with her
Edited the humor magazine Jester of Columbia while attending college
Graduated from Columbia with a degree in journalism
Best known for his collaboration with director Billy Wilder
Renowned for his exploration of male-female relationships through his writing

1958WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: winner
1960Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1960NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
1960WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: winner
1961Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen: winner
1961NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
1961WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: winner
1962WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1964WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1967Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1967WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1970WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
1971Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
1971WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1973Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1973WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
1975WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium: nominated