Person · Director
Daniel Kwan
- Also:
- Actor
- Writer
In short · Directing since 2009, 3 decades active, 10 credits, 3 Academy Award wins.
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Michael Gandolfini Joins Untitled Daniels Film at Universal
“Michael Gandolfini has been cast in the upcoming untitled event film from the filmmaking duo Daniels at Universal. The film, which is being written and directed by Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), also stars Matt Damon. Other confirmed cast members include Sandra Oh, Sean Kaufman, and Charles Melton. Universal has not officially commented on the casting announcement. The project remains in development with further details undisclosed.”
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Academy Awards — Oscar — Directing
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Best Picture
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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Awards & Nominations
3 wins · 1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Won2022Oscar — Directing
- Won2022Oscar — Best Picture
- Won2022Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
Golden Globe Awards
- Nom2023Golden Globe — Best Director
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