Bill Condon (born October 22, 1955 in New York City) is an American screenwriter and director. He is best known for directing and writing the films Gods and Monsters, Kinsey, Chicago, and Dreamgirls. On April 28, it was announced that Condon will direct both parts of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.
Personal life
Condon was born in New York City, the son of a detective,[1] and was raised in an Irish Catholic family.[2][3] He attended Regis High School and Columbia College of Columbia University, where he studied philosophy.[4]
Filmography
Director
- Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 & Part 2 (2011 / 2012)
- Dreamgirls (2006)
- Kinsey (2004)
- Gods and Monsters (1998)
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1994) (TV)
- Dead in the Water (1991) (TV)
- White Lie (1991) (TV)
- Murder 101 (1991) (TV)
- Sister, Sister (1987)
Screenwriter
- Dreamgirls (2006) (screenplay)
- Kinsey (2004) (written by)
- Shortcut to Happiness (2003) (screenplay)
- Chicago (2002) (screenplay)
- Gods and Monsters (1998) (screenplay)
- F/X2 (1991)
- Murder 101 (1991) (TV) (written by)
- Sister, Sister (1987)
- Strange Invaders (1983)
- Strange Behavior (1982)
References
- ↑ Bill Condon Biography (1956?-)
- ↑ "Bill & Al's excellent adventure: out Oscar winner Bill Condon talks about taking on Alfred Kinsey, bisexual icon of the sexual revolution, in a a new film".
- ↑ Jan chats with Bill Condon
- ↑ Steele, Bruce C. (2004-11-23). Bill & Al's excellent adventure. The Advocate. Archived from the original on January 17, 2008. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
External links
- Bill Condon at the Internet Movie Database
- Bill Condon on Wikipedia