Tony Gilroy

Director and screenwriter of 'Michael Clayton'

Tony Gilroy - Director and screenwriter of 'Michael Clayton'
Born

September 11th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A director, producer, and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the film industry with a focus on thrillers and dramas. Worked as a writer on the 'Bourne' series, which included 'The Bourne Identity' and 'The Bourne Supremacy'. Directed 'Michael Clayton', which received critical acclaim and earned multiple Academy Award nominations. Also involved in the development and production of the series 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', expanding the Star Wars universe.

Directed 'Michael Clayton', nominated for Oscars

Wrote the 'Bourne' film series

Produced 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

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