Nicholas Meyer
Birth Name:
Nicholas Meyer
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Writer, Script department, Director, Producer, Actor
Fast Facts
- His "The Day After," which detailed the impact of nuclear war, was the most watched television film in history
- Made his first film, a 70 minute 8mm production of "Around the World in 80 Days," with the help of his father when he was 13
- Busy visuals and flowing camera movements are characteristic of his films, though their primary focus is the story
- Works closely with composers to create the incidental music for his films, using musical themes to reinforce the underlying themes of his stories
- Brought little prior knowledge of the original series to the two "Star Trek" films he directed, which some assert allowed him to give the franchise a fresh start․t
- Has published several novels, with some, including "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution" and "The West End Horror," appearing on the best seller list
- The first film he ever saw was "The Beggar's Opera," which starred Laurence Olivier
Awards
- 1975Edgar - Best Television Feature or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay:Nominated
- 1977Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
- 1977WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium:Nominated
- 1980Saturn Award - Best Director:Nominated
- 1980Saturn Award - Best Writing:Winner
- 1980Antennae II AwardWinner
- 1980Grand PrizeWinner
- 1980Edgar - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1980Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1983Saturn Award - Best Director:Winner
- 1983Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1984Jupiter Award - Best International Film:Nominated
- 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
- 1985ACE - Writing a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 1987Saturn Award - Best Writing:Nominated
- 1987Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1992Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1993Saturn Award - Best Writing:Nominated
- 1994Spur Award - Best Motion Picture Script:Winner
- 1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Miniseries:Nominated
- 1999Literary Award - Teleplay:Winner
- 2008Satellite Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Nominated
- 2015WGA Award (TV) - Adapted Long Form:Nominated