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William Broyles Jr. Biography
Birth Name:William Dodson Broyles
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States
Profession Writer, Producer, Script department
Fast Facts
- Has received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his service in the military
- Earned a degree in politics from Oxford University in 1968
- In 1966, he earned a degree in history from Rice University
- Is best known for his work as the screenwriter for the film "Apollo 13․"
- Served in the U․S․ Marine Corps during the Vietman War
- Has taught political science at the U․S․ Naval Academy
- In 1972, he became the founding editor of Texas Monthly magazine
Awards
- 1989Humanitas Prize-60 Minute Category: nominated
- 1989WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Drama: nominated
- 1995ACCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
- 1996Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
- 1996Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
- 1996Literary Award-Screenplay: winner
- 1996USC Scripter Award-: nominated
- 1996WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
- 2000ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2001Christopher Award-Feature Films: winner
- 2001Stinker Award-Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More than $100 Million Using Hollywood Math: nominated
- 2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
- 2006Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
- 2007Movies for Grownups Award-Best Screenwriter: winner
- 2016Felix-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated