John SaylesAwards

Born:
September 28, 1950 in Schenectady, NY
Occupation:
Actor, Director, Editor, Screenwriter
Biography:
One of America's preeminent and best-respected independent filmmakers, John Sayles has established a reputation for refusing to abandon his values in favor of becoming a studio filmmaker. As a result, his films tend to be rich, nuanced explorations of personal and political relationships, a style...Read More
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  • Lone Star

    Best Original Screenplay

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1996

  • Lone Star

    Best Screenplay

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1996

  • The Secret of Roan Inish

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1995

  • The Secret of Roan Inish

    Best Screenplay

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1995

  • Passion Fish

    Best Original Screenplay

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1992

  • Matewan

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1987

  • Matewan

    Best Screenplay

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1987

  • Return of the Secaucus 7

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    Los Angeles Film Critics Association
    1980

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