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Irwin Winkler Biography
Birth Name:Irwin Winkler
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Producer, Director, Writer, Script department, Actor
Fast Facts
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 1955
- Married actress Margo Winkler in 1959 and has three children with her
- Professional screenwriting debut came on the 1967 comedy film "Double Trouble," starring Elvis Presley
- Best known for his work on the film "Rocky," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Picture
- Known for collaborating with fellow producer Robert Chartoff
- Received the Hollywood Film Award for achievement in producing at the Hollywood Film Festival
Awards
- 1977Oscar-Best Picture: winner
- 1981Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
- 1984Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
- 1985Stinker Award-Worst Picture: winner
- 1986Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated
- 1986Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated
- 1991Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
- 1991BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: winner
- 1991Palme d'Or-: nominated
- 1991Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated
- 2001Audience Award-Audience Favorite Feature: winner
- 2016ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
- 2016Black Reel-Outstanding Motion Picture: winner
- 2016Christopher Award-Feature Films: winner
- 2017Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
- 2018CinEuphoria-Best Film - International Competition: nominated
- 2020CIC Award-Best Studio Film: nominated
- 2020OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated