Edward Zwick

Edward Zwick

72 · Born: Oct 8, 1952

Personal Details

BornOct 8, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Edward Zwick, a multi-talented filmmaker, effortlessly transitions between the roles of writer, director, and producer, consistently showcasing his versatility and range.

As a director, Zwick garnered widespread recognition for his work on the 1989 critically acclaimed Civil War drama, Glory, earning a Golden Globe nomination for his outstanding direction.

In addition to his Golden Globe nomination for Glory, Zwick received a second nomination as a director for the 1994 epic drama, Legends of the Fall.

Zwick's impressive body of work extends beyond directing, as he also received an Academy Award as a producer for the 1998 romantic comedy-drama, Shakespeare in Love, and was nominated for a second Academy Award for his work on the 2000 crime drama, Traffic.

Furthermore, Zwick wrote, directed, and produced the 2003 feature film, The Last Samurai, a historical epic that showcased his ability to craft compelling narratives.

Throughout his career, Zwick has collaborated with his long-time partner, Marshall Herskovitz, at their production company, Bedford Falls, where they have developed and produced a range of successful television shows, including Thirtysomething, My So-Called Life, Once and Again, and Blood Diamond.

Zwick's dedication to his craft, as well as his ability to adapt to various genres and roles, has solidified his position as a respected and accomplished filmmaker in the industry.

Career

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2017
American Assassin
American Assassin as Screenplay
{"id":100950,"title":"The Great Wall","year":"2016","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-wall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ck0l10q3p30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ck0l10q3p30.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":215789,"title":"Extreme Close-Up","year":"1990","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/extreme-close-up-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215789.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":138205,"title":"Trial by Fire","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trial-by-fire-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1723tet90ps8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1723tet90ps8.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire as Director
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2016
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back as Director, Screenplay
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2015
Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice as Director
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2010
Love & Other Drugs
Love & Other Drugs as Director, Screenplay
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2008
Defiance
Defiance as Director, Writer
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2006
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond as Director
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2003
The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai as Director, Screenplay
{"id":4253,"title":"The Siege","year":"1998","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-siege","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/issv2pif5v40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/issv2pif5v40.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Siege
The Siege as Director, Screenplay
{"id":4553,"title":"Courage Under Fire","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/courage-under-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jek2qnpvai0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jek2qnpvai0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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1994
{"id":8315,"title":"Leaving Normal","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/leaving-normal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8315.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8315.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal as Director
{"id":3377,"title":"Glory","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g0rnu39qoj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g0rnu39qoj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Glory
Glory as Director
{"id":6178,"title":"About Last Night","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/about-last-night-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
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1983
Special Bulletin
Special Bulletin as Director, Story
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1982
Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls as Director
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Having It All
Having It All as Director
{"id":7844,"title":"Quarterlife","year":"2008","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quarterlife","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7844.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Quarterlife
Quarterlife as Creator
{"id":9484,"title":"Once and Again","year":"1999","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/once-and-again","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9484.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":9872,"title":"Thirtysomething","year":"1987","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thirtysomething","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9872.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9872.jpg"},"released":1}
1987