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Paul Attanasio was born on November 14, 1959 in New York City, New York, United States and is credited as a film producer, screenwriter and writer. That puts Paul Attanasio at 66 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Harvard College.
My Take
Attanasio fascinates me because he came to screenwriting from criticism, moving from judging films to building them. That background, paired with a Harvard education, surely sharpened his sense of structure, and it shows in his work. Two Academy Award nominations for adapted screenplay, for Quiz Show and Donnie Brasco, mark him as a writer of unusual precision even without a win. I have a deep respect for the people who supply the skeleton of a film, and reaching the final shortlist twice is no small feat. To me he is a craftsman of story architecture, quietly indispensable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Attanasio
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・アタナシオ
- Reading
- ぽーる・あたなしお
- Born
- November 14, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / screenwriter / writer / television producer / film critic
2. Background
- University
- Harvard College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Paul Attanasio born?
Born November 14, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Paul Attanasio from?
Paul Attanasio is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Paul Attanasio do?
Paul Attanasio works as film producer, screenwriter, writer, television producer, film critic.
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