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Richard LaGravenese is an American screenwriter and film director, known for The Fisher King, The Bridges of Madison County, and Behind the Candelabra. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1959, and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1980.
Richard LaGravenese is a writer, producer and director of movies such as Freedom Writers, Paris, I Love You and Beautiful Creatures. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1959 and has one child with his wife Ann Weiss.
10 Feb 2015 · The writer-director of “The Last 5 Years” talks about his adaptation of the musical, his approach to love stories and his collaboration with cinematographer Steven Meizler. He also reflects on his previous films, such as “The Fisher King” and “The Ref.”
30 Jun 2024 · The veteran filmmaker talks about his latest project, starring Joey King, Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman, and how he approaches the genre in 2024. He shares his insights on slapstick, sentimentality, honesty and working with legends.
Richard LaGravenese was born on 30 October 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Freedom Writers (2007), Paris, I Love You (2006) and Beautiful Creatures (2013). He is married to Ann Weiss.
5 Jan 2007 · Freedom Writers is a 2007 biographical drama film based on the true story of Erin Gruwell, a teacher who inspires her students in a racially divided Los Angeles school. Richard LaGravenese wrote and directed the film, starring Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey.
31 Jan 2023 · Learn about the career and achievements of Richard LaGravenese, a screenwriter and director who was nominated for an Oscar with only two films. Find out how he started in acting, comedy and writing, and what projects he has worked on since The Fisher King.
