Woody Allen
Heywood Allen, known as Woody Allen, is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian. In a career spanning eight decades, he has written for film, television, and theater. Allen has received many accolades, including the most wins and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
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Background
- Born in
- The Bronx
- Educated at
- Midwood High SchoolNew York UniversityNew York University Tisch School of the Arts
- Awards
- 🏆 O. Henry Award🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay🏆 Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay🏆 Academy Award for Best Director🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Film
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1935
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George Bernard ShawLiterature
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Ernest HemingwayLiterature
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Anton ChekhovLiterature
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Helen KellerLiterature
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Mark TwainLiterature
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Daniel AbrahamLiterature
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Douglas CouplandLiterature
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Lupe FiascoMusic
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Jim ButcherLiterature
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Ai WeiweiArt
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