Born in Keighley, England, preeminent British scriptwriter Simon Beaufoy attended Malsis School in Glusburn and Ermysted's in Skipton, England. Though he harbored dreams of becoming a soldier as a young man, he shifted gears to focus on art in his ... Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Adapted Screenplay | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2010 | Writers Guild of America | Best Adapted Screenplay | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
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'Catching Fire' Development Heats Up
by Christopher RosenWhat was rumored late last year appears to be nearing fact: Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy is working on the "Hunger Games" sequel, "Catchin...
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