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My Take
Tony Gilroy is one of those writers whose fingerprints I can spot without seeing his name. The first three Bourne films carry a tightly wound, almost mathematical tension that feels distinctly his, and Michael Clayton proved he could craft grown-up suspense without a single car chase to lean on. His 1996 Edgar Award hinted early at a man who understands the architecture of a thriller better than almost anyone. I value Gilroy because he respects the audience's intelligence; he builds dread through logic and character rather than noise. In an era of bloated spectacle, his disciplined, precise storytelling feels genuinely refreshing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Gilroy
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ギルロイ
- Reading
- とにー・ぎるろい
- Born
- September 11, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / film producer / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Washingtonville High School
- University
- Boston University College of Communication
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Edgar Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Gilroy born?
Born September 11, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Tony Gilroy from?
Tony Gilroy is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Tony Gilroy do?
Tony Gilroy works as screenwriter, film director, film producer, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.