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Richard LaGravenese Biography

Birth Name:Richard LaGravenese

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Director, Producer, Script department, Actor

Awards

  • 1991ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 1991LAFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1992Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
  • 1992Saturn Award-Best Writing: nominated
  • 1992BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
  • 1992WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
  • 1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
  • 2000Sierra Award-Best Screenplay, Original: winner
  • 2003William K. Everson Film History Award-: winner
  • 2003Grand Jury Prize-Documentary: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Nonfiction Special: nominated
  • 2006Un Certain Regard Award-: nominated
  • 2007Humanitas Prize-Feature Film Category: winner
  • 2008Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): nominated
  • 2012Felix-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 2013DFCC-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2014BAFTA Film Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2014Audience Choice Award-Audience Choice Award: nominated
  • 2014Jupiter Award-Best International Film: nominated
  • 2014SDFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2014SLFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2015Critics Choice Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2015Founders Prize-Special Award: winner