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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / screenwriter / writer / television producer / film critic
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Harvard College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.