Steve Tesich
- Biography
- Steven Tesich made a name for himself in Hollywood after he won an Oscar for his script for Breaking Away, a story of bicycle racing, rivalry, and small-town youths coming of age.
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- Born
- September 29, 1942
- Died
- July 01, 1996
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay Breaking Away |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | Oscar | Best Original Screenplay Breaking Away |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Screenplay Breaking Away |
Films
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