Nicholas Pileggi
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| Nicholas Pileggi | |
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 Pileggi with his wife Nora Ephron in New York City, 2010. |
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| Born | February 22, 1933 New York City, New York |
| Occupation | producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989— |
| Spouse | Nora Ephron (1987— ) |
Nicholas Pileggi (born February 22, 1933) is an Italian-American author and screenwriter.
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[edit] Early life
Pileggi was born and raised in New York City, New York.
[edit] Career
Pileggi began his career as a journalist and had a profound interest in the Mafia. He is best known for writing the book Wiseguy, which he adapted into the movie Goodfellas, and for writing the book and screenplay Casino. The movie versions of both were co-written and directed by Martin Scorsese. Pileggi also wrote the screenplay for the 1996 film City Hall. He served as an executive producer of the 2007 film American Gangster, directed by Ridley Scott.
He is also the author of the book Blye: Private Eye.
[edit] Personal life
Pileggi married Nora Ephron in 1987.
[edit] Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes / Awards Won |
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| 1990 | Goodfellas | Screenplay / Book | BAFTA - Best Screenplay - Adapted (1991) Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay |
| 1994 | Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob | Writer | -- |
| 1995 | Casino | Screenplay / Book | -- |
| 1996 | City Hall | Written By | -- |
| 2007 | Kings of South Beach | Written By / Producer | -- |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Executive Producer | -- |
[edit] Books
- Pileggi, Nicholas. Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, ISBN 0-684-80832-3
[edit] External links
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