Michael Blake
American author and screenwriter, Dances with Wolves
Born
July 5th, 1945
80 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 2015
10 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1945, this American author and screenwriter gained prominence through his work in literature and film. The most notable accomplishment is the screenplay for 'Dances with Wolves', which earned an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film, directed by Kevin Costner, received critical acclaim and several Oscars, including Best Picture. In addition to the screenplay, the author wrote the original novel upon which the film is based. Other contributions include screenwriting for projects like 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' and 'The Last of the Dogmen'. His content often explored themes of Native American culture and the human experience.
Wrote the novel 'Dances with Wolves'
Won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Wrote for 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
Contributed to 'The Last of the Dogmen'
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