Paul Attanasio
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 AwardNominated
- 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 AwardNominated
- 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