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I.A.L. Diamond

Birth Name:
Itek Domnici
Birth Place:
Ungheni, Romania
Profession
Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Honored with the Irving G․ Thalberg Award at the Academy Awards for his contribution to film
  • In 1980, shared the Writers Guild of America's Laurel Award for career achievement in screenwriting with director Billy Wilder
  • Was married to Barbara Ann Bentley from 1945 until his death in 1988, and had two children with her
  • Edited the humor magazine Jester of Columbia while attending college
  • Graduated from Columbia with a degree in journalism
  • Best known for his collaboration with director Billy Wilder
  • Renowned for his exploration of male-female relationships through his writing

Awards

  • 1958WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Winner
  • 1960Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
  • 1960NYFCC Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 1960WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Winner
  • 1961Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
  • 1961NYFCC Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1961WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Winner
  • 1962WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
  • 1964WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
  • 1967Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
  • 1967WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
  • 1970WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium:Nominated
  • 1971Edgar - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1971WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
  • 1973Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1973WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium:Nominated
  • 1975WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium:Nominated
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