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Paul Attanasio Biography

Birth Name:Paul Albert Attanasio

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Script department, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2001, his screenplay for "Gideon's Crossing" was nominated for the Humanitas Prize
  • Received second place at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards in 1994 for his work on "Quiz Show․"
  • In 1984, he earned a law degree from Harvard University
  • Is the brother of investor Mark Attanasio, who became the principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005
  • Before becoming a writer, he worked as a film critic for The Washington Post for three years
  • Is primarily known for creating screenplays for thrillers
  • Worked as an uncredited screenwriter on the film "Armageddon․"

Awards

  • 1994ACCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 1994BSFC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1994NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1994WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Drama: nominated
  • 1995Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
  • 1995BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: winner
  • 1995CFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1995NSFC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1995USC Scripter Award-: nominated
  • 1995WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
  • 1996ALFS Award-Screenwriter of the Year: winner
  • 1997ACCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 1998Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
  • 1998Chlotrudis Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1998Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1998USC Scripter Award-: nominated
  • 1998WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
  • 2001Humanitas Prize-60 Minute Category: nominated
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015Felix-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018Felix-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated