Stephen Gaghan

Writer/director Stephen Gaghan on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures' Syriana - 2005

Biography

Born 05/06/1965

A fiction writer turned Hollywood whiz kid, Stephen Gaghan went from a respected award-winning teleplay author and producer to hot screenwriter in a few short years. Hooking up with Michael R Perry, he made his debut on the small screen with a script for an episode of Fox's "New York Undercover" in...
Stephen Gaghan's biography »

Rating:

Awards

  • In 2005, received The National Board of Review for Best Adapted Screenplay
  • In 2001, received Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
  • In 2001, received BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay

Highlights

  • In 2005, Helmed the geopolitical thriller "Syriana," based on the real-life memoirs of CIA agent Robert Baer and starring George Clooney and Matt Damon; earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay
  • In 2002, Made feature directorial debut with "Abandon"; also scripted
  • In 2000, Feature film debut as screenwriter, "Rules of Engagement"

Family & Companions

  • Michael McCraine: met during his recovery process from drug addiction

Post your comment

Do you have a Yahoo! ID? Sign in | Sign up