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About Tony Gilroy
Tony Gilroy, born Anthony Joseph Gilroy, is a highly talented American filmmaker. Gilroy is best known for writing and directing the Oscar-nominated film “Michael Clayton.” He is a revered filmmaker who has written over 15 films and directed several popular movies.
Background & Education
He was born in Manhattan, New York City, and lived in Washingtonville, New York, throughout his childhood. He is the son of the late award-winning American playwright, Frank Daniel Gilroy.
He attended Washingtonville High School, graduating in 1974 at age 16. He enrolled at Boston University for two academic years but eventually dropped out to focus on becoming a musician and filmmaker.
Filmmaking Career Highlights
The 1992 film “The Cutting Edge” was his first film scriptwriting work.
He is a credited writer on “Armageddon,” the most commercially successful film in 1998. In 2009, 2007, 2002, and 2007, he penned the screenplays for the hit films, “Duplicity,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “The Bourne Supremacy,” and “The Bourne Identity.”
“Michael Clayton” is arguably his most successful writing and directing work, earning multiple Oscar nominations and winning an Edgar Award for “Best Motion Picture Screenplay”. He was also part of the “Star Wars” franchise, co-writing the blockbuster film “Rogue One.”
He was honored with a “Distinguished Screenwriter Award” at the 2018 Austin Film Festival.
Marriage
As of September 2022, he had two children with his spouse Susan Gilroy.
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F.A.Q. about Tony Gilroy
When is his birthday?
Tony Gilroy's birthday is on September 11, 1956.
In how many days is his birthday?
Tony's birthday is in 140 days
How old is he?
He is 67 years old.
Where is Tony from?
He was born in Manhattan, New York, U.S..