The screenwriter and co-producer of American Beauty, Alan Ball earned almost overnight acclaim and recognition for his screenplay for the film, which won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar and Golden Globe, as well as numerous other honors. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | American Beauty | Won |
| 1999 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay | American Beauty | Nominated |
| 1999 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Original Screenplay | American Beauty | Won |
| 1999 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | American Beauty | Won |
| 1999 | Toronto Film Critics Association | Best Screenplay [Runner-up] | American Beauty | Won |
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