Favorite script writers
by danny_mike86 | created - 22 Dec 2014 | updated - 03 Feb 2017 | Public
1. Richard Linklater
Director | Waking Life
Self-taught writer-director Richard Stuart Linklater was born in Houston, Texas, to Diane Margaret (Krieger), who taught at a university, and Charles W. Linklater III. Richard was among the first and most successful talents to emerge during the American independent film renaissance of the 1990s. ...
Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight, Boyhood
2. Christopher Nolan
Writer | Tenet
Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, acclaimed Academy Award winner writer/director/producer Sir Christopher Nolan CBE was born in London, England. Over the course of more than 25 years of filmmaking, Nolan has gone from low-budget independent films to working on some of the ...
Memento, Inception, The Prestige, Batman Begins
3. Jonathan Nolan
Writer | Westworld
Attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois, graduating in 1994.
Graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1999. Majored in English.
Shortly after graduating from Georgetown University, Jonathan Nolan served as a production assistant on Memento (2000).
Wrote the short story, "...
Memento, The Prestige, Batman Begins, Person of Interest
4. Gus Van Sant
Director | Elephant
Gus Green Van Sant Jr. is an American filmmaker, painter, screenwriter, photographer and musician from Louisville, Kentucky who is known for directing films such as Good Will Hunting, the 1998 remake of Psycho, Gerry, Elephant, My Own Private Idaho, To Die For, Milk, Last Days, Finding Forrester, ...
My Own Private Idaho, Paranoid Park, Drugstore Cowboy, Elefant
5. Andrew Niccol
Writer | GATTACA
New Zealand-born screenwriter-director Andrew Niccol began his career in London, successfully directing TV commercials before moving to Los Angeles in order to make films "longer than 60 seconds." He interested high-powered producer Scott Rudin in his The Truman Show (1998) script, but Rudin was not...
The Truman Show, Gattaca, S1m0ne, The Host
6. Guillermo Arriaga
Writer | The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Guillermo Arriaga was born on March 13, 1958 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He is a writer and producer, known for The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), 21 Grams (2003) and Amores Perros (2000).
Babel, 21 grams, Amores perros
7. John Hughes
Writer | Planes, Trains & Automobiles
John Hughes was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter. He was credited for creating some of the most memorable comedy films of the 1980s and the 1990s, when he was at the height of his career. He had a talent for writing coming-of-age stories, and for depicting fairly realistic...
The Breakfast Club, Home Alone (I, II), Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Some Kind of Wonderful
8. Stephen King
Writer | Maximum Overdrive
Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, at the Maine General Hospital in Portland. His parents were Nellie Ruth (Pillsbury), who worked as a caregiver at a mental institute, and Donald Edwin King, a merchant seaman. His father was born under the surname "Pollock," but used the last name ...
Stand by me, Misery, Carrie, Christine
9. Kar-Wai Wong
Director | Yi dai zong shi
Wong Kar-wai (born 17 July 1956) is a Hong Kong Second Wave filmmaker, internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylised, emotionally resonant work, including Ah fei zing zyun (1990), Dung che sai duk (1994), Chung Hing sam lam (1994), Do lok tin si (1995), Chun gwong ...
In the mood for love, 2046, Chungking Express, My Blueberry Nights
10. Giuseppe Tornatore
Director | La migliore offerta
Giuseppe Tornatore was born on May 27, 1956 in Bagheria, Sicily, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for The Best Offer (2013), Cinema Paradiso (1988) and The Legend of 1900 (1998). He is married to Roberta Pacetti.
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, Malena
11. Young Chul Jang
Writer | Giant
Young Chul Jang is known for Giant (2010), Ming Mauseu (2022) and Vagabond (2019).
Giant, History of a Salaryman, Incarnation of money, Monster, Empress Ki
12. Jung Kyung-soon
Actress | Taebaek sanmaek
Jung Kyung-soon was born on September 15, 1963 in South Korea. She is an actress, known for The Taebaek Mountains (1994), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) and Hunt (2022).
Giant, History of a Salaryman, Incarnation of money, Monster, Empress Ki
13. Hyeon-mi Yu
Writer | Seolganghwa
Hyeon-mi Yu is known for Snowdrop (2021), SKY Castle (2018) and Bridal Mask (2012).
Bridal Mask, Home sweet Home, Green Rose
14. Yang Hee-seung
Writer | Once Again
Yang Hee-seung is known for Once Again (2020), Oh My Ghost (2015) and Crash Course in Romance (2023).
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Oh my Ghost
15. Ji Na Song
Writer | Hilleo
Ji Na Song is known for Healer (2014), Eyes of Dawn (1991) and The Slingshot (2009).
Sandglass, Story of a Man, What's up, Faith, Eyes of Dawn
16. Woo-jung Lee
Writer | Ae-deu-beol-eun
Woo-jung Lee is known for See You Tomorrow (2011), Snowball (2020) and Hospital Playlist (2020).
Reply 1997, Reply 1988
17. Kyeong-hee Lee
Writer | I jukilnomui sarang
Kyeong-hee Lee is known for I jukilnomui sarang (2005), Chocolate (2019) and Wonderful Days (2014).
A love to kill, Will it snow for Christmas, Nice Guy, Breathless, Uncontrollably Fond
18. Kwon Ki-yeong
Writer | Neoreul Gieokhae
Kwon Ki-yeong is known for Hello Monster (2015), Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022) and Drama Special (2010).
Crazy for you, Protect the Boss, All about my romance
19. Shinji Nojima
Writer | Wonder Egg Priority
Shinji Nojima was born on March 4, 1963 in Niigata, Japan. He is a writer and producer, known for Wonder Egg Priority (2021), Suki! (1990) and Tales of the Bizarre (1990).
Love Shuffle, Pride
20. Jae-Jeong Song
Writer | W - Du gaeui segye
Jae-Jeong Song is known for W (2016), Yumi's Cells (2021) and Memories of the Alhambra (2018).
Queen In Hyun's Man, Coffee House, Nine, W-Two Worlds, High Kick through the Roof
21. Yeon-seon Park
Writer | Baekyahaeng: Hayan eodoom sokeul geolda
Yeon-seon Park is known for White Night (2009), Nalnari jongbujeon (2008) and Drama Special (2010).
White Christmas, Age of Youth, Evasive Inquiry Agency
22. Jin Su-wan
Writer | Kilmi, hilmi
Jin Su-wan was born in 1970. Jin is a writer, known for Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), Capital Scandal (2007) and Haereul poomeun dal (2012).
Capital Scandal, The Moon embracing the Sun, Kill me Heal me
23. Kim Eun-hee
Writer | Sigeuneol
Kim Eun-hee is known for Signal (2016), Revenant (2023) and Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan SP (2021).
Signal, Ghost, Sign
24. No Hee-kyung
Writer | Di-eo Ma-i Peu-ren-jeu
No Hee-kyung is known for Di-eo Ma-i Peu-ren-jeu (2016), Our Blues (2022) and It's Okay, That's Love (2014).
That Winter the Wind blows
25. Park Hye-ryeon
Writer | Deurim hai
Park Hye-ryeon is known for Dream High (2011), I Hear Your Voice (2013) and Start-Up Ph (2022).
Page Turner, Dream High, I can hear your voice
26. Kim Eun-sook
Writer | Sikeurit Gadeun
Kim Eun-sook is known for Secret Garden (2010), Descendants of the Sun (2016) and Heirs (2013).
A gentleman's dignity, Secret Garden, Descendants of the Sun, A Millionaire's First Love
27. Eun-kyung Kang
Writer | Paris ei yeonin
Eun-kyung Kang was born on July 25, 1971 in South Korea. She is a writer, known for Paris ei yeonin (2004), Dr. Romantic (2016) and Baker King, Kim Tak Goo (2010).
King of Baking Kim Tak Gu, Dal Ja's Spring, Oh Pil Seong and Bong Soon Young, Gu Family Book, What happens to my family
28. Akiko Nogi
Writer | Tsumi no koe
Akiko Nogi is known for The Voice of Sin (2020), Sleepeeer Hit! (2016) and Inu-oh (2021).
We married as a Job
29. Mika Ohmori
Writer | Nibanme no kanojo
Mika Ohmori was born in 1972 in Fukuoka, Japan. She is a writer and director, known for Nibanme no kanojo (2004), Pûru (2009) and Koibumi-biyori (2004).
Long Love Letter, Buzzer Beat, Kimi wa petto
30. Young-Hyun Kim
Writer | Tree with Deep Roots
Young-Hyun Kim was born on November 23, 1966 in Chungju, Korea. Young-Hyun is a writer and editor, known for Tree with Deep Roots (2011), Six Flying Dragons (2015) and The Great Queen Seondeok (2009).
Tree with deep roots, Queen Seon Deok, Six flying dragons, Jewel of the Palace, HIT
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