Steven Zaillian

American film director
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Summary

Steven Zaillian was born on January 30, 1953[1], in Fresno[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], film editor[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,856 views/month, #6,751 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Ethnic group: American Jews[10]
  • Occupation: executive producer[11]
  • Educated at: San Francisco State University[12], Crescenta Valley High School[13], Cinema Department at San Francisco State University[14], Sonoma State University[15]
  • Award received: Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[16], Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[17], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[19], BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[20], Austin Film Festival[21], USC Scripter Award[22]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Residence: Los Angeles[25]
  • Given name: Steven[26]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[27], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Name in native language: Steven Ernest Bernard Zaillian[30]
  • Number of children: 2[31]
  • Start of work period: 1977[32]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Steven Zaillian[33], Category:Films with screenplays by Steven Zaillian[34]

Why It Matters

Steven Zaillian has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Steven Zaillian born?

Steven Zaillian's place of birth was Fresno[2].

What did Steven Zaillian do for work?

Steven Zaillian worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], film editor[6], and director[7].

Where did Steven Zaillian go to school?

Steven Zaillian was educated at San Francisco State University[12], Crescenta Valley High School[13], Cinema Department at San Francisco State University[14], and Sonoma State University[15].

What awards did Steven Zaillian receive?

Honors received include Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[16], Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[17], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18], and Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[19].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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