Frank Darabont
- Biography
- A director who has all but put his trademark on the humane prison drama, director, screenwriter, and producer Frank Darabont made his triumphant feature film directorial debut with The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
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- Born
- January 28, 1959
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Adapted Screenplay The Green Mile |
| 2000 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Picture The Green Mile |
| 1995 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Adapted Screenplay The Shawshank Redemption |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Won | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Adapted Screenplay The Green Mile |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America | Best Director - Feature Film The Green Mile |
Films
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