Richard LaGravenese

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Richard LaGravenese
Born Brooklyn, New York

Richard LaGravenese is an American screenwriter and occasional film director. He is best known as the writer of The Fisher King.

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[edit] Personal life

LaGravenese was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of a taxi driver.[1] He graduated New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Experimental Theatre Program.

[edit] Career

LaGravenese wrote The Fisher King on spec in the late 1980s. It was acquired by Lynda Obst and Debra Hill's production company and subsequently directed by Terry Gilliam.

[edit] Filmography

All credits are as screenwriter only, unless otherwise specified:

[edit] Announced projects

LaGravenese was announced to script a biography of Liberace[citation needed]. Showtime is developing an hour-long drama from LaGravenese focused on an open marriage.[2]

[edit] Awards & nominations

LaGravenese's screenplay for The Fisher King garnered an Academy Award nomination.

In 2002, LaGravenese was the recipient of the Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award.[citation needed]

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