Anthony Joseph Gilroy (born
11 September 1956) is an
American screenwriter and
filmmaker. He wrote the screenplays for the
Jason Bourne series starring
Matt Damon. He has been nominated for an
Academy Award for his direction and script for
Michael Clayton, starring
George Clooney. Gilroy is currently filming
Duplicity staring Clive Owen.
Biography
Personal life
Gilroy was born in
Manhattan,
New York, the son of Ruth Dorothy (
née Gaydos), a sculptor and writer, and
Frank D. Gilroy, a playwright. He is the brother of screenwriter
Dan Gilroy and editor John Gilroy.
[Frank D. Gilroy Biography (1925-)][Tony Gilroy Biography ((?)-)]
Writing career
Gilroy has written many scripts for film, starting with the script for
Dolores Claiborne in 1995. His next script was
Devil's Advocate in 1997. He also wrote the script for
Armageddon, which was the highest grossing film of 1998. Gilroy's next script was
Proof of Life in 2000. In 2002, 2003, and 2007 he wrote the screenplays for
The Bourne Identity,
The Bourne Supremacy, and
The Bourne Ultimatum. Also in 2007, he wrote and directed the film
Michael Clayton, which was nominated for an
Academy Award. In 2009, Gilroy plans to write and direct the film
Duplicity, starring
Clive Owen,
Julia Roberts and
Tom Wilkinson.
Directing career
Gilroy's directorial debut was in 2007, when he directed the film
Michael Clayton, which his brother
John Gilroy edited. The film was nominated for seven
Academy Awards, including
Best Picture,
Best Director and
Best Actor. The film only won one
Academy Award, for
Best Supporting Actress. The film did not win any other Academy Award against the movie
No Country for Old Men, which also won Best Picture. The film was also a box-office success, grossing 86 million dollars worldwide. Gilroy's next film will be called
Duplicity, which will out in 2009. Gilroy will also write the screenplay of the film.
Clive Owen,
Julia Roberts, and
Tom Wilkinson will star in the movie
Duplicity. Gilroy's brother, John Gilroy will also produce the film.
Filmography
