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Kenneth Lonergan, born on October 16, 1962 in New York City, New York, United States, is a screenwriter, playwright and theatre director. As of 2026, Kenneth Lonergan is 63 years old. Education on record includes Wesleyan University. Awards on record include Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award (2000), National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay (2000), Sutherland Trophy (2000) and 5 more. Notable works include The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
My Take
Lonergan is, to me, one of the most trustworthy writers working in either theatre or film. What I admire is his refusal to flinch from the messiest interior territory: grief, family resentment, feelings that resist tidy resolution. He never over-explains, yet never looks away either. The hardware backs it up, from a Sundance Grand Jury Prize to an Academy Award and nominations spanning the Pulitzer and the Tony. But the awards aren't the point. The point is that he earns his emotion through quiet, accumulating conversation rather than manipulation, and that patience is exactly why his work lingers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Name (Japanese)
- ケネス・ロナーガン
- Reading
- けねす・ろなーがん
- Born
- October 16, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / playwright / theatre director / actor / film director
2. Background
- University
- Wesleyan University
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
- 2000 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- 2000 Sutherland Trophy
- 2001 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
- 2001 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
- 2001 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay
- 2001 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenneth Lonergan born?
Born October 16, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Kenneth Lonergan from?
Kenneth Lonergan is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Kenneth Lonergan do?
Kenneth Lonergan works as screenwriter, playwright, theatre director, actor, film director.
What is Kenneth Lonergan known for?
Notable works include The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
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