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Wes Anderson

Born on May 1, 1969 in Houston, TX

Bolstered by the support of veteran director James L. Brooks and producer Polly Platt, Wes Anderson attained a status in the late 1990s that most young filmmakers only dream of achieving -- he proved that he could work within the Hollywood studio ... Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
2012	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Original Screenplay	Moonrise Kingdom	Nominated
2012	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Original Screenplay	Moonrise Kingdom	Nominated
2012	Independent Spirit Awards	Best Director	Moonrise Kingdom	Nominated
2012	Independent Spirit Awards	Best Screenplay	Moonrise Kingdom	Nominated
2012	Producers Guild of America	Best Producer	Moonrise Kingdom	Nominated

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by Jessie Heyman
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EXCLUSIVE: First Poster For Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom'
by Christopher Rosen
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