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'''Edward M. Zwick''' (born October 8, 1952) is an American filmmaker. He has worked primarily in the [[comedy drama]] and [[historical drama|epic historical film]] genres and has received nominations for two [[Academy Awards]] and two [[Golden Globe Awards]]. |
'''Edward M. Zwick''' (born October 8, 1952) is an American filmmaker. He has worked primarily in the [[comedy drama]] and [[historical drama|epic historical film]] genres and has received nominations for two [[Academy Awards]] and two [[Golden Globe Awards]]. |
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He made his film debut with the comedy ''[[About Last Night (1986 film)|About Last Night]]'' (1986), followed by ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' (1989), ''[[Legends of the Fall]]'' (1994), ''[[Courage Under Fire]]'' (1996), ''[[The Last Samurai]]'' (2003), ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' (2006), and ''[[Defiance (2008 film)|Defiance]]'' (2008). His later films include ''[[Love & Other Drugs]]'' (2010), ''[[Pawn Sacrifice]]'' (2014), and ''[[Jack Reacher: Never Go Back]]'' (2016). He won the [[Academy Award for Best Picture]] for ''[[Shakespeare in Love]]'' (1998) as a producer. |
He made his film debut with the comedy ''[[About Last Night (1986 film)|About Last Night]]'' (1986), followed by ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' (1989), ''[[Legends of the Fall]]'' (1994), ''[[Courage Under Fire]]'' (1996), ''[[The Last Samurai]]'' (2003), ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' (2006), and ''[[Defiance (2008 film)|Defiance]]'' (2008). His later films include ''[[Love & Other Drugs]]'' (2010), ''[[Pawn Sacrifice]]'' (2014), and ''[[Jack Reacher: Never Go Back]]'' (2016). He won the [[Academy Award for Best Picture]] for ''[[Shakespeare in Love]]'' (1998) as a producer. |
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He is also the co-creator of the ABC family drama series ''[[thirtysomething]]'' from 1987 to 1991 and ''[[Once and Again]]'' from 1999 to 2002. |
He is also the co-creator of the ABC family drama series ''[[thirtysomething]]'' from 1987 to 1991 and ''[[Once and Again]]'' from 1999 to 2002. |
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==Career== |
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His films include ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' (1989), ''[[Legends of the Fall]]'' (1994), ''[[ |
His films include ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' (1989), ''[[Legends of the Fall]]'' (1994), ''[[The Siege]]'' (1998), ''[[The Last Samurai]]'' (2003), ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' (2006), and ''[[Defiance (2008 film)|Defiance]]'' (2008). Along with [[Marshall Herskovitz]], Zwick runs a film production company called [[The Bedford Falls Company]] (inspired by the name of the town featured in [[Frank Capra]]'s ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]''). This company has produced such notable films as ''[[Traffic (2000 film)|Traffic]]'' and ''[[Shakespeare in Love]]'' and the TV shows ''[[thirtysomething]]'', ''[[Relativity (TV series)|Relativity]]'', ''[[Once and Again]]'', and ''[[My So-Called Life]]''. |
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Zwick's body of work has earned numerous accolades, including an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] and [[BAFTA Award]] for Best Picture as a producer, and [[Primetime Emmy Award]]s for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series, and Outstanding Dramatic Special. He was one of the recipients of the [[Academy Award for Best Picture]] for ''[[Shakespeare in Love]]''; he was also nominated in the same category for ''[[Traffic (2000 film)|Traffic]]''. He has additionally been nominated for multiple [[Golden Globe Awards]]. |
Zwick's body of work has earned numerous accolades, including an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] and [[BAFTA Award]] for Best Picture as a producer, and [[Primetime Emmy Award]]s for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series, and Outstanding Dramatic Special. He was one of the recipients of the [[Academy Award for Best Picture]] for ''[[Shakespeare in Love]]''; he was also nominated in the same category for ''[[Traffic (2000 film)|Traffic]]''. He has additionally been nominated for multiple [[Golden Globe Awards]]. |
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| ''The Only Living Boy in New York'' |
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| ''Women vs. Men'' |
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* {{Cite book |last=Zwick |first=Ed |date=13 February 2024 |title=Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood |location=New York |publisher=Gallery Books |isbn=9781668046999 |oclc=1384411519}} |
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{{Golden Globe Award Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Recipients}} |
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{{National Board of Review Award for Best Director}} |
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Revision as of 20:36, 17 June 2024
Edward Zwick | |
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![]() Zwick in 2016 | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 8, 1952
Alma mater | Harvard University (AB) AFI Conservatory (MFA) |
Occupation(s) | Director, producer, screenwriter |
Years active | 1979–present |
Notable work | About Last Night, Glory, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond, Defiance, Love & Other Drugs |
Spouse |
Edward M. Zwick (born October 8, 1952) is an American filmmaker. He has worked primarily in the comedy drama and epic historical film genres and has received nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
He made his film debut with the comedy About Last Night (1986), followed by Glory (1989), Legends of the Fall (1994), Courage Under Fire (1996), The Last Samurai (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), and Defiance (2008). His later films include Love & Other Drugs (2010), Pawn Sacrifice (2014), and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016). He won the Academy Award for Best Picture for Shakespeare in Love (1998) as a producer.
He is also the co-creator of the ABC family drama series thirtysomething from 1987 to 1991 and Once and Again from 1999 to 2002.
Early life and education
Zwick was born on October 8, 1952, into a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ruth Ellen (née Reich) and Allen Zwick.[1][2][3][4] He attended New Trier High School, received an A.B. at Harvard in 1974, and attended the AFI Conservatory, graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1975.
Despite sharing a surname and profession, Edward is unrelated to fellow director Joel Zwick. He has been married to actress Liberty Godshall since 1982, and they have two grown children.[4]
Career
His films include Glory (1989), Legends of the Fall (1994), The Siege (1998), The Last Samurai (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), and Defiance (2008). Along with Marshall Herskovitz, Zwick runs a film production company called The Bedford Falls Company (inspired by the name of the town featured in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life). This company has produced such notable films as Traffic and Shakespeare in Love and the TV shows thirtysomething, Relativity, Once and Again, and My So-Called Life.
Zwick's body of work has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Picture as a producer, and Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series, and Outstanding Dramatic Special. He was one of the recipients of the Academy Award for Best Picture for Shakespeare in Love; he was also nominated in the same category for Traffic. He has additionally been nominated for multiple Golden Globe Awards.
In 2024, Zwick released his memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
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1986 | About Last Night... | Yes | No | No |
1989 | Glory | Yes | No | No |
1992 | Leaving Normal | Yes | No | No |
1994 | Legends of the Fall | Yes | Yes | No |
1996 | Courage Under Fire | Yes | No | No |
1998 | The Siege | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2003 | The Last Samurai | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2006 | Blood Diamond | Yes | Yes | No |
2008 | Defiance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2010 | Love & Other Drugs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2014 | Pawn Sacrifice | Yes | Yes | No |
2016 | Jack Reacher: Never Go Back | Yes | No | Yes |
The Great Wall | No | No | Story | |
2017 | American Assassin | No | No | Yes |
2018 | Trial by Fire | Yes | Yes | No |
Producer only
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Executive producer
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Television
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Creator | Notes |
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1979–80 | Family | Yes | Yes | No | No | Also producer; 5 episodes (written); Directed episode "Ballerina" |
1985 | The Insiders | Yes | No | No | No | Pilot episode |
1987–91 | thirtysomething | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 episodes (directed); 8 episodes (written) |
1999–2002 | Once and Again | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 episodes (directed); 4 episodes (written) Also actor (as Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld) |
2008 | Quarterlife | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Web series; 2 episodes (written) |
2016–18 | Nashville | No | Yes | Yes | No | Wrote episode "The Wayfaring Stranger" |
2020 | Away | Yes | No | Yes | No | Directed episode "Go" |
Television films
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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1983 | Special Bulletin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
1990 | Extreme Close-Up | No | Story | executive |
2009 | A Marriage | No | Yes | executive |
2020 | Thirtysomething(else) | Yes | Yes | No |
Executive producer only
Year | Title | Notes |
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1987 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Episode "Sawdust" |
1989 | Dream Street | |
1994-95 | My So-Called Life | |
1998 | Relativity | |
2000 | The Only Living Boy in New York | TV movie |
2002 | Women vs. Men |
Awards and nominations
Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
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1989 | Glory | Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Director |
1994 | Legends of the Fall | Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Director |
1998 | Shakespeare in Love | Academy Award for Best Picture BAFTA Award for Best Film Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Nominated - Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture |
2000 | Traffic | Nominated - Academy Award for Best Picture |
2003 | The Last Samurai | National Board of Review Award for Best Director Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Director Nominated - Producers Guild of America Award for Best Picture |
2006 | Blood Diamond | Nominated - St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Award for Best Director |
Year | Title | Academy Awards | BAFTA Awards | Golden Globe Awards | |||
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Nominations | Wins | Nominations | Wins | Nominations | Wins | ||
1989 | Glory | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
1994 | Legends of the Fall | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
2003 | The Last Samurai | 4 | 3 | ||||
2006 | Blood Diamond | 5 | 1 | ||||
2008 | Defiance | 1 | 1 | ||||
2010 | Love & Other Drugs | 2 | |||||
Total | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
Books
- Zwick, Ed (February 13, 2024). Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. New York: Gallery Books. ISBN 9781668046999. OCLC 1384411519.
References
- ^ Sachs, Micah (February 17, 2009). "An Interview with Filmmaker Edward Zwick". InterfaithFamily.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Rosen, Steven (December 7, 2006). "Director Zwick excavates the bloody price of 'Diamonds'". The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Cox, David (January 13, 2009). "In Defiance of Jewish passivity". The Guardian. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Zwick, Edward 1952– (Ed Zwick)". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'". The Independent. June 12, 2023.
Further reading
- Denby, David (January 12, 2009). "The Current Cinema: Survivors". The New Yorker. Vol. 84, no. 44. pp. 72–73. Retrieved March 27, 2009. Review of Defiance.
External links
- Edward Zwick on Charlie Rose
- Edward Zwick at IMDb
- Edward Zwick collected news and commentary at The New York Times
- 1952 births
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- 20th-century American screenwriters
- 21st-century American Jews
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- AFI Conservatory alumni
- American male screenwriters
- Directors Guild of America Award winners
- Film directors from Illinois
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- Filmmakers who won the Best Film BAFTA Award
- Golden Globe Award-winning producers
- Harvard College alumni
- Jewish American screenwriters
- Living people
- New Trier High School alumni
- Primetime Emmy Award winners
- Producers who won the Best Picture Academy Award
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