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Grant Heslov Biography
Birth Name:Grant Heslov
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Received the Jury Award at the 1998 Art Film Festival for his work on "Waiting for Woody․"
- Trained in filmmaking at the University of Southern California
- Often collaborates with George Clooney on various projects
- Was a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi in college
- In 1982, he loaned George Clooney $200 to buy his first set of headshots while the two were struggling actors
- Was a classmate of actor Tate Donovan while at USC
Awards
- 2005ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2005KCFCC Award-Best Screenplay, Original: winner
- 2005SFFCC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
- 2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Screenplay, Original: winner
- 2005SEFCA Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2005SLFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2005Golden Osella-Best Screenplay: winner
- 2005WAFCA Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
- 2006Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2006Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
- 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
- 2006BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
- 2006COFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2006CFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Writer: nominated
- 2006Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2006Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006ICS Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2006INOCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2006IOMA-Best Original Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura originale): nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: winner
- 2006OFTA Film Award-Best First Screenplay: winner
- 2006OFCS Award-Best Original Screenplay: winner
- 2006Literary Award-Screenplay: winner
- 2006PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2006Stanley Kramer Award-: winner
- 2006Paul Selvin Honorary Award-: winner
- 2006WGA Award (Screen)-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2012AACTA International Award-Best Film: nominated
- 2012AACTA International Award-Best Screenplay: winner
- 2012Oscar-Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: nominated
- 2012ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
- 2012BAFTA Film Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
- 2012COFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
- 2012Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
- 2012IOMA-Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale): nominated
- 2012PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2013AACTA International Award-Best Film: nominated
- 2013Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: winner
- 2013EDA Award-Best Picture: nominated
- 2013BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: winner
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: winner
- 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: winner
- 2013PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: winner