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Paul Attanasio
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In short · Writing since 1993, 4 decades active, 16 credits.
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Biography
Paul Albert Attanasio (born November 14, 1959) is an American screenwriter. He graduated from Harvard College in 1981, having lived in Currier House, and received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1984. Attanasio is known for his work on *Homicide: Life on The Street* (1993–1999), the film *Quiz Show* (1994), *Donnie Brasco* (1997), and *House M.D.* (2004). He is married to Amanda Attanasio.
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10 credits
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5 credits
Awards & Nominations
2 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom1997Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Nom1994Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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- Johnny Depp: The Love of the BizarreSelf · 2022
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