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Ronald L. Schwary Biography

Birth Name:Ronald Louis Schwary

Birth Place:The Dalles, Oregon, United States

Profession Producer, Assistant director, Actor, Production manager, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 1981, he recieved a Directors Guild of America Award for his work on "Ordinary People․"
  • Has served as executive producer for over 10 television shows
  • Won the 1973 DGA Award for Oustanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
  • Is the father of actors Brian Schwary and Neil Schwary

Awards

  • 1973DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series: winner
  • 1981Oscar-Best Picture: winner
  • 1981DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: winner
  • 1985Oscar-Best Picture: nominated