Nicholas Pileggi

Birth Name:

Nicholas D. Pileggi

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer

Won Best Screenplay for "Goodfellas" at the 1991 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, an honor that he shared with Martin Scorsese
His father, Nick Pileggi, owned his own shoe store
In the 1950s, he worked as a journalist for the Associated Press, specializing in crime reporting
Adapted his books "Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas" and "Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family" into movies, which were both co-written and directed by Martin Scorsese
Was able to incorporate some of his journalistic research into organized crime and the Mafia into his creative works
Joined PEN, a writers' organization dedicated to maintaining interest in the written word
Contributed to New York magazine and others for 30 years while building contacts as a journalist

1991Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
1991BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay - Adapted:Winner
1991CFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
1991DFWFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
1991Edgar - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
1991Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
1991USC Scripter AwardNominated
1991WGA Award (Screen) - Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
2011Felix - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner

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