Margaret Nagle initially gained widespread recognition and acclaim with her HBO film "Warm Springs", which won the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding TV Movie and garnered an impressive 16 additional Emmy nominations. For this film, Nagle also received the esteemed Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Long Form Original TV Movie, as well as Humanitas and Pen Award nominations.
"Warm Springs", which offers a unique perspective on the life of FDR through the lens of his disability, has received widespread critical acclaim globally. Nagle's impressive work on this project showcases her ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
In addition to her work on "Warm Springs", Nagle served as a writer and supervising producer on the first season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire", earning a WGA Award for Outstanding New Series and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. The show itself won the Golden Globe Award for Best Series, further solidifying Nagle's reputation as a talented and innovative storyteller.
Nagle's screenplay for "The Good Lie" was nominated for the 2014 NAACP Image Award as Best Original Screenplay. Directed by Academy Award-nominated director Philippe Falardeau, the film received an A+ CinemaScore rating, an achievement shared by only 52 other movies, including Academy Award-winning Best Pictures such as "The King's Speech", "Argo", and "The Godfather".
Currently, Nagle is executive producing the one-hour Fox drama series "Red Band Society" through Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, further demonstrating her versatility and expertise in the television industry.
