Michael Bacall
| Michael Bacall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Buccellato 1973 (age 38–39)[1] Los Angeles[1] |
| Occupation | Actor/Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1985—present |
Michael Bacall (born Michael Buccellato;[1][2] 1973)[3] is an American screenwriter and actor.
Bacall was born in Los Angeles, California, to a family of Italian descent. He acted in movies and television from an early age. Turning to writing in the 2000s, he co-wrote and co-starred in Manic. As of 2007, Bacall has sold a number of scripts to major studios, including Psycho Funky Chimp and In Search of Captain Zero.[4]
In June 2007, New Line announced that Bacall will be writing a feature adaptation of the documentary The King of Kong.[5] He co-wrote the adaptation of the Canadian graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, with its director, Edgar Wright.[3]
He is also writing an upcoming Tropic Thunder spin-off, with Tom Cruise in the lead reprising his role as Les Grossman.
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[edit] Filmography
[edit] Acting
- 1989: Wait Until Spring, Bandini as Arturo
- 1993: Free Willy as Perry
- 1993: This Boy's Life as Terry Taylor
- 1997: Buffy the Vampire Slayer – "Some Assembly Required" as Eric Gittleson
- 2000: Urban Legends: Final Cut as Dirk Reynolds
- 2001: Manic as Chad
- 2004: Undertow as Jacob
- 2007: Grindhouse – Death Proof as Omar
- 2009: Inglourious Basterds as Pfc. Michael Zimmerman
[edit] Screenwriting
- 2001: Manic
- 2003: Bookies
- 2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
- 2012: 21 Jump Street
[edit] References
- ^ a b c According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
- ^ Praudeau, Michel (April 6, 1989). "SUR LE TOURNAGE DE "BANDINI" L'enfance de John Fante". Le Monde (France). http://www.lemonde.fr/cgi-bin/ACHATS/642005.html. Retrieved August 26, 2009.: "Le petit Michael Bucellato qui a choisi le pseudo de Michael Bacall..."
- ^ a b "Michael Bacall – 10 Screenwriters to Watch". Matthew Ross. June 21, 2007. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1. Retrieved April 4, 2008..
- ^ Ross, Matthew (June 21, 2007). "10 Screenwriters to Watch: Michael Bacall". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1. Retrieved June 25, 2007.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 4, 2007). "New Line moves forward on 'Kong'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117966274.html?categoryid=13&cs=1. Retrieved June 25, 2007.
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