John Milius

Birth Name:

John Frederick Milius

Profession

Writer, Director, Script department, Actor, Producer

Best known as a screenwriter and director, specifically recognized for "Dirty Harry," "Conan the Barbarian" and "Apocalypse Now․"
Graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television
Quote: "Films are always pretentious․ There's nothing more pretentious than a filmmaker․"
Quote: "There's no shame in the world, and without shame, you cannot have honor․ Our world is ruled by consensus now․ There is no sense of honor․"
Became the subject of 2013 documentary "Milius․"
Attempted to enlist in the U․S․ Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, but failed his physical exam
Participates as a member of the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors
Was the inspiration for the character Walter Sobchak in "The Big Lebowski․"

1972Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
1976WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
1980Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
1980WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
1994Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
1998Lone Star Film & Television Award - Best TV Teleplay:Winner
2001Video Premiere Award - Best DVD Audio Commentary:Nominated
2006Banff Rockie Award - Best Mini-Series:Nominated
2006WGA Award (TV) - New Series:Nominated

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