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James V. Hart Biography

Birth Name:James V. Hart

Birth Place:Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2008, he was honored during SMU's annual Ring Ceremony
  • He studied film at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas
  • He got the idea for "Hook" while playing a game with his son
  • In 2005, his children's book, "Capt․ Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth," was published

Awards

  • 1992Chainsaw Award-Best Screenplay: winner
  • 1993Saturn Award-Best Writing: winner
  • 1993Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
  • 1998Saturn Award-Best Writer: nominated
  • 1998Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: winner
  • 1998Humanitas Prize-Feature Film Category: nominated
  • 1998OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 2018Felix-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated