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Edward Zwick

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Edward Zwick is well-known for his heroic movies that include Glory, and the breathtaking works of art that include Legends of the Fall. Zwick has also been known for his thoughtfulness as a director, and for his record of working with television series and other films as a producer. Born in 1952... See full bio »

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Hide HideProducer (30 titles)
2014 Seven Years, Three Days (executive producer) (pre-production)
 
2014 The Great Wall (producer) (pre-production)
 
???? American Assassin (producer) (pre-production)
 
???? Cut Bank (producer) (pre-production)
 
2010 Love & Other Drugs (producer)
 
2009 A Marriage (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2008/I Defiance (producer)
 
2008 Quarterlife (TV series) (executive producer - 3 episodes, 2008) (producer - 2 episodes, 2008)
– Anxiety (2008) (producer)
– Finding a Voice (2008) (executive producer)
– Goodbyes (2008) (executive producer)
– Home Sweet Home (2008) (executive producer)
– Pilot (2008) (producer)
 
2006 Blood Diamond (producer)
 
2005 1/4life (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2003 The Last Samurai (producer)
 
2002 Women vs. Men (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2002 Lone Star State of Mind (executive producer)
 
1999-2002 Once and Again (TV series) (executive producer - 61 episodes)
– Chance of a Lifetime (2002) (executive producer)
– Losing You (2002) (executive producer)
– Experience Is the Teacher (2002) (executive producer)
– Aaron's List of Dreams (2002) (executive producer)
– One Step (Parent) Backward (2002) (executive producer)
See all 61 episodes »
 
2002 Abandon (producer)
 
2001 I Am Sam (producer)
 
2000 Traffic (producer)
 
2000 The Only Living Boy in New York (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 Shakespeare in Love (producer)
 
1998 The Siege (producer)
 
1998 Dangerous Beauty (producer)
 
1996 Relativity (TV series) (producer)
 
1994-1995 My So-Called Life (TV series) (executive producer - 19 episodes)
– In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (1995) (executive producer)
– Weekend (1995) (executive producer)
– Betrayal (1995) (executive producer)
– Resolutions (1995) (executive producer)
– So-Called Angels (1994) (executive producer)
See all 19 episodes »
 
1994 Legends of the Fall (producer)
 
thirtysomething (TV series) (executive producer - 85 episodes, 1987-1991) (producer - 1 episode, 1987)
– California (1991) (executive producer)
– Melissa in Wonderland (1991) (executive producer)
– A Stop at Willoughby (1991) (executive producer)
– Hopeless (1991) (executive producer)
– Out the Door (1991) (executive producer)
See all 85 episodes »
 
1990 Extreme Close-Up (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1989 Dream Street (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Bachelor Party (1989) (executive producer)
 
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Sawdust (1987) (executive producer)
 
1983 Special Bulletin (TV movie) (producer)
 
1979-1980 Family (TV series) (producer - 13 episodes)
– Letting Go (1980) (producer)
– Smarts (1980) (producer)
– Just Like Old Times (1980) (producer)
– The Ties That Bind (1980) (producer)
– Such a Fine Line (1980) (producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (15 titles)
2014 The Great Wall (screenplay) (pre-production)
 
???? American Assassin (screenplay) (pre-production)
 
2010 Love & Other Drugs (screenplay)
 
2009 A Marriage (TV movie) (written by)
 
2008/I Defiance (screenplay)
 
2008 Quarterlife (TV series)
– Anxiety (2008) (creator)
– Compromise (2008) (creator / story)
– Finding a Voice (2008) (creator)
– Goodbyes (2008) (creator)
– Home Sweet Home (2008) (creator)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 1/4life (TV movie) (additional story and dialogue)
 
2003 The Last Samurai (screenplay)
 
1999-2002 Once and Again (TV series)
– Chance of a Lifetime (2002) (creator / writer)
– Losing You (2002) (creator)
– One Step (Parent) Backward (2002) (creator)
– The Gay-Straight Alliance (2002) (creator)
– Taking Sides (2002) (creator)
See all 54 episodes »
 
2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes (TV special documentary)
 
1998 The Siege (screenplay)
 
1987-1991 thirtysomething (TV series)
– Hopeless (1991) (creator)
– Success (1989) (writer)
– The Mike Van Dyke Show (1988) (writer)
– We Gather Together (1987) (creator)
– Couples (1987) (writer)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1990 Extreme Close-Up (TV movie) (story)
 
1983 Special Bulletin (TV movie) (story / as Ed Zwick)
 
1979-1980 Family (TV series)
– Letting Go (1980) (writer)
– From Russia with Love (1979) (writer)
– Disco Queen (1979) (writer)
 
Show ShowDirector (22 titles)
2014 Pawn Sacrifice (pre-production)
 
2014 The American Can (pre-production)
 
2010 Love & Other Drugs
 
2008/I Defiance
 
2006 Blood Diamond
 
2005 1/4life (TV movie)
 
2003 The Last Samurai
 
1999-2002 Once and Again (TV series)
– Gardenia (2002)
– Food for Thought (2000)
– Unfinished Business (2000)
– Where There's Smoke (1999)
 
1998 The Siege
 
1996 Relativity (TV series)
– Unsilent Night (1996)
 
1996 Courage Under Fire
 
1994 Legends of the Fall
 
1992 Leaving Normal
 
1987-1990 thirtysomething (TV series)
– Arizona (1990)
– Accounts Receivable (1988)
– The Parents Are Coming (1987)
 
1989 Glory
 
1986 About Last Night...
 
1985 The Best Times (TV series)
– Making Out (1985)
 
1983 Special Bulletin (TV movie) (as Ed Zwick)
 
1982 Having It All (TV movie)
 
1982 Paper Dolls (TV movie)
 
1976 Family (TV series)
 
1976 Timothy and the Angel (short)
 
Show ShowActor (3 titles)
2002 Women vs. Men (TV movie)
Moderator
 
2000-2002 Once and Again (TV series)
Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld
– The Gay-Straight Alliance (2002) … Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (uncredited)
– Destiny Turns on the Radio (2001) … Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (uncredited)
– Best of Enemies (2001) … Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (uncredited)
– Thieves Like Us (2001) … Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (uncredited)
– Food for Thought (2000) … Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (uncredited)
 
1997 The Player (TV movie)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1978-1979 Family (TV series) (story editor - 6 episodes)
– Ballerina (1979) (story editor)
– Disco Queen (1979) (story editor)
– Moment of Truth (1979) (story editor)
– Gifts (1978) (story editor)
– Changes (1978) (story editor)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2006 Blood Diamond (writer: "When da Dawgs Come Out to Play" / as Ed Zwick)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2009 The Honeysting (short) (special thanks)
 
2004 The Clearing (special thanks - as Ed Zwick)
 
1997 Good Will Hunting (thanks - as Ed Zwick)
 
1996 The Pallbearer (special thanks)
 
1991 The True Story of Glory Continues (documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (25 titles)
2011 America in Primetime (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Man of the House (2011) … Himself
 
1998-2010 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 November 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 January 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 March 2001 (2001) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 November 1998 (1998) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 Defiance: Return to the Forest (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty (TV special)
Himself
 
2007 My So Called Life Story (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (TV series documentary)
Quote Reader
– Forward Into the Past (2007) … Quote Reader (voice) (as Ed Zwick)
 
2007 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2003-2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 'Blood Diamond': Making an African Epic (2006) … Himself
– The Last Samurai: An Epic Journey (2003) … Himself
 
2004 Making an Epic: A Conversation with Edward Zwick and Tom Cruise (video documentary short)
 
2004 Tom Cruise: A Warrior's Journey (video documentary short)
 
2004 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.13 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 History vs. Hollywood (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Last Samurai (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Becoming Sam (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 The 71st Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Picture
 
1999 The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1997 Frank Capra's American Dream (TV documentary)
Himself - Interviewee: Director
 
1995 Gomorron (TV series)
Himself -regissör
– Om filmen 'Höstlegender' (1995) … Himself -regissör
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Motion Picture - Drama & Best Director
 
1990 The Media Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.3 (1990) … Himself (as Ed Zwick)
 
1990 The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Director
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series
 
1983 The 35th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Special & Best Writing in a Limited Series or a Special/Nominee: Best Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 

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Blood Diamond -- Clip: You Will Dig Up What You Came Back For Charlie Rose: : -- A look at the film 'Love and Other Drugs' with director Edward Zwick and actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway Love & Other Drugs -- Maggie (Hathaway) is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.
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Personal Details

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Appeared in documentary "Sarge!" on The History Channel (2001) See more »

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Alternate Names:

Ed Zwick

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:

The interesting movies can definitely still be made but on a very small scale. The idea of putting that many resources to a story that might only make a certain amount of money is not what the studios want. They want movies that will move the stock price or justify giving up one of their tentpole slots. See more »

Trivia:

Received an A.B. from Harvard University in 1974. See more »

Trademark:

In terms of television, has frequently worked with Marshall Herskovitz See more »

Star Sign:

Libra