David Magee

David Magee (born 1962 in Flint, Michigan) is an American screenwriter and actor.

Life

David Magee in 1984 a degree in Theatre Studies at Michigan State University and later graduated with a master's degree in drama at the University of Illinois. In parallel, Magee has played theater and then went to New York, where he took part in an intensive program at New York University about filmmaking in 1998.

His writing craft made ​​from Magee during his drama school, when he had to rewrite scenes known novels in order to be able to play it yourself. So it was one of his drama meeting at which he presented his own play and was approached by film producer Nellie Bellflower, but to write Neverland the novelization for the film. Magee said, and could with his first screenplay for the film several awards and nominations, including an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay obtained.

Filmography (selection)

  • 2004: Finding Neverland ( Finding Neverland )
  • 2008: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day )
  • 2012: Life of Pi: Life of Pi ( Life of Pi )

Award ( selection)

  • Learn nomination for Best Screenplay Adapted from Neverland: 2005
  • Learn nomination for Best Screenplay of Neverland: 2005
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