Nunnally Johnson

Birth Name:

Nunnally Hunter Johnson

Birth Place:

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer, Director

In 1956, he won the OCIC Award at the Cannes Film Festival
In 1959, he received the Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement from the Writers Guild of America
Won the 1952 International Award for Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival
Was the father of well-known novelist Nora Johnson
Would frequently adapt literary works into feature films
In 1930, his collection of short stories, "There Ought To Be a Law," was published
In 1943, he helped co-found the film studio International Pictures

1941Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay:Nominated
1944Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay:Nominated
1952International Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
1954WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
1956OCIC Award - Special MentionWinner
1956Palme d'OrNominated
1957DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
1963WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
1965WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated

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