William Broyles Jr.
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․"
- Has taught political science at the U․S․ Naval Academy
- In 1972, he became the founding editor of Texas Monthly magazine
- Served in the U․S․ Marine Corps during the Vietman War
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 AwardNominated
- 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