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8 October 1952, Chicago, Illinois, USA more

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Edward Zwick is well-known for his heroic movies that include Glory (1989)... more

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Both Blood Diamond (2006) and Glory (1989) feature two of the main characters... more

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Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 16 wins & 15 nominations more

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(191 articles)

Discuss: Movies That Nobody Seems To Like But You
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Alternate Names:

Ed Zwick

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Filmography

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In Development
	1.	The Lions of Al-Rassan (details only on IMDb Pro)
	2.	The Nice Guy (details only on IMDb Pro)
	3.	Happy Endings (details only on IMDb Pro)
	4.	In the Heart of the Sea (details only on IMDb Pro)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Love and Other Drugs (filming) (2010)	(producer)	2010	-	-

2.	A Marriage (2009) (TV)	(executive producer)	2009	-	4.5 (7)

3.	Defiance (2008)	(producer)	2008	-	7.3 (25,059)

4.	"Quarterlife" (2007)	executive producer (3 episodes, 2008) producer (2 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	5.9 (71)
	5 TV episodes: "Quarterlife: Anxiety (#1.3)" (producer) "Quarterlife: Finding a Voice (#1.5)" (executive producer) "Quarterlife: Goodbyes (#1.4)" (executive producer) "Quarterlife: Home Sweet Home (#1.6)" (executive producer) "Quarterlife: Pilot (#1.1)" (producer)
5.	Blood Diamond (2006)	(producer)	2006	$156M	8.0 (99,762)
	AKAs: Blood Diamond (Germany)
6.	1/4life (2005) (TV)	(executive producer)	2005	-	7.3 (36)

7.	The Last Samurai (2003)	(producer)	2003	$435M	7.8 (95,697)
	AKAs: The Last Samurai: Bushidou (USA: poster title)
8.	Women vs. Men (2002) (TV)	(executive producer)	2002	-	5.5 (242)

9.	Lone Star State of Mind (2002)	(executive producer)	2002	-	5.8 (1,529)
	AKAs: Coyboys and Idiots (USA: cable TV title)
10.	"Once and Again" (1999)	executive producer (48 episodes, 1999-2002)	2002	-	7.8 (903)
	48 TV episodes: "Once and Again: Chance of a Lifetime (#3.19)" (executive producer) "Once and Again: Losing You (#3.18)" (executive producer) "Once and Again: Experience Is the Teacher (#3.17)" (executive producer) "Once and Again: Aaron's List of Dreams (#3.16)" (executive producer) "Once and Again: One Step (Parent) Backward (#3.15)" (executive producer) 43 episodes not shown.
11.	Abandon (2002)	(producer)	2002	-	4.8 (5,012)

12.	I Am Sam (2001)	(producer)	2001	-	7.3 (32,444)

13.	Traffic (2000)	(producer)	2000	$205M	7.8 (80,385)
	AKAs: Traffic - Die Macht des Kartells (Germany)
14.	The Only Living Boy in New York (2000) (TV)	(executive producer)	2000	-	-

15.	Shakespeare in Love (1998)	(producer)	1998	$289M	7.4 (73,421)

16.	The Siege (1998/I)	(producer)	1998	$108M	6.1 (24,147)

17.	Dangerous Beauty (1998)	(producer)	1998	-	7.0 (5,720)
	AKAs: The Honest Courtesan (UK) (USA: working title) A Destiny of Her Own (Australia)
18.	"Relativity" (1996)	producer (unknown episodes)	1996	-	6.7 (93)

19.	"My So-Called Life" (1994)	executive producer (19 episodes, 1994-1995)	1995	-	9.0 (3,417)
	19 TV episodes: "My So-Called Life: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (#1.19)" (executive producer) "My So-Called Life: Weekend (#1.18)" (executive producer) "My So-Called Life: Betrayal (#1.17)" (executive producer) "My So-Called Life: Resolutions (#1.16)" (executive producer) "My So-Called Life: So-Called Angels (#1.15)" (executive producer) 14 episodes not shown.
20.	Legends of the Fall (1994)	(producer)	1994	$161M	7.1 (36,130)

21.	"thirtysomething" (1987)	executive producer (85 episodes, 1987-1991) producer (1 episode, 1987)	1991	-	7.0 (460)
	85 TV episodes: "thirtysomething: California (#4.23)" (executive producer) "thirtysomething: Melissa in Wonderland (#4.22)" (executive producer) "thirtysomething: A Stop at Willoughby (#4.21)" (executive producer) "thirtysomething: Hopeless (#4.20)" (executive producer) "thirtysomething: Out the Door (#4.19)" (executive producer) 80 episodes not shown.
22.	Extreme Close-Up (1990) (TV)	(executive producer)	1990	-	6.2 (78)
	AKAs: Home Video
23.	"Dream Street" (1989)	executive producer (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Dream Street: (1989-06-20)" (executive producer)
24.	"CBS Summer Playhouse" (1987)	executive producer (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	4.9 (19)
	1 TV episode: "CBS Summer Playhouse: Sawdust (#1.6)" (executive producer)
25.	Special Bulletin (1983) (TV)	(producer)	1983	-	7.9 (387)

26.	"Family" (1976)	producer (unknown episodes)	1976	-	7.2 (248)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Love and Other Drugs (filming) (2010)	(written by)	2010	-	-

2.	A Marriage (2009) (TV)	(written by)	2009	-	4.5 (7)

3.	Defiance (2008)	(screenplay)	2008	-	7.3 (25,059)

4.	"Quarterlife" (2007)	(6 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	5.9 (71)
	6 TV episodes: "Quarterlife: Anxiety (#1.3)" (creator) "Quarterlife: Compromise (#1.2)" (creator) (story) "Quarterlife: Finding a Voice (#1.5)" (creator) "Quarterlife: Goodbyes (#1.4)" (creator) "Quarterlife: Home Sweet Home (#1.6)" (creator) 1 episode not shown.
5.	1/4life (2005) (TV)	(additional story and dialogue)	2005	-	7.3 (36)

6.	The Last Samurai (2003)	(screenplay)	2003	$435M	7.8 (95,697)
	AKAs: The Last Samurai: Bushidou (USA: poster title)
7.	"Once and Again" (1999)	(41 episodes, 1999-2002)	2002	-	7.8 (903)
	41 TV episodes: "Once and Again: Chance of a Lifetime (#3.19)" (creator) (writer) "Once and Again: Losing You (#3.18)" (creator) "Once and Again: One Step (Parent) Backward (#3.15)" (creator) "Once and Again: The Gay-Straight Alliance (#3.14)" (creator) "Once and Again: Taking Sides (#3.11)" (creator) 36 episodes not shown.
8.	America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV)	(writer)	2001	-	6.1 (705)

9.	The Siege (1998/I)	(screenplay)	1998	$108M	6.1 (24,147)

10.	"thirtysomething" (1987)	(8 episodes, 1987-1991)	1991	-	7.0 (460)
	8 TV episodes: "thirtysomething: Hopeless (#4.20)" (creator) "thirtysomething: Success (#2.7)" (writer) "thirtysomething: The Mike Van Dyke Show (#2.3)" (writer) "thirtysomething: We Gather Together (#1.6)" (creator) "thirtysomething: Couples (#1.4)" (writer) 3 episodes not shown.
11.	Extreme Close-Up (1990) (TV)	(story)	1990	-	6.2 (78)
	AKAs: Home Video
12.	Special Bulletin (1983) (TV)	(story) (as Ed Zwick)	1983	-	7.9 (387)

13.	"Family" (1976)	(3 episodes, 1979-1980)	1980	-	7.2 (248)
	3 TV episodes: "Family: Letting Go (#5.13)" (writer) "Family: From Russia with Love (#4.22)" (writer) "Family: Disco Queen (#4.14)" (writer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Love and Other Drugs (filming) (2010)		2010	-	-

2.	Defiance (2008)		2008	-	7.3 (25,059)

3.	Blood Diamond (2006)		2006	$156M	8.0 (99,762)
	AKAs: Blood Diamond (Germany)
4.	1/4life (2005) (TV)		2005	-	7.3 (36)

5.	The Last Samurai (2003)		2003	$435M	7.8 (95,697)
	AKAs: The Last Samurai: Bushidou (USA: poster title)
6.	"Once and Again" (1999)	(4 episodes, 1999-2002)	2002	-	7.8 (903)
	4 TV episodes: "Once and Again: Gardenia (#3.12)" "Once and Again: Food for Thought (#2.6)" "Once and Again: Unfinished Business (#1.17)" "Once and Again: Where There's Smoke (#1.11)"
7.	The Siege (1998/I)		1998	$108M	6.1 (24,147)

8.	"Relativity" (1996)	(1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.7 (93)
	1 TV episode: "Relativity: Unsilent Night (#1.11)"
9.	Courage Under Fire (1996)		1996	$94.7M	6.6 (18,287)

10.	Legends of the Fall (1994)		1994	$161M	7.1 (36,130)

11.	Leaving Normal (1992)		1992	-	6.6 (809)

12.	"thirtysomething" (1987)	(3 episodes, 1987-1990)	1990	-	7.0 (460)
	3 TV episodes: "thirtysomething: Arizona (#3.21)" "thirtysomething: Accounts Receivable (#1.16)" "thirtysomething: The Parents Are Coming (#1.2)"
13.	Glory (1989)		1989	-	8.0 (52,172)

14.	About Last Night... (1986)		1986	-	5.8 (5,723)

15.	Special Bulletin (1983) (TV)	(as Ed Zwick)	1983	-	7.9 (387)

16.	Having It All (1982) (TV)		1982	-	5.5 (42)

17.	Paper Dolls (1982) (TV)		1982	-	6.3 (108)

18.	"Family" (1976)	(unknown episodes)	1976	-	7.2 (248)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Women vs. Men (2002) (TV)	Moderator	2002	-	5.5 (242)

2.	"Once and Again" (1999)	Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld (5 episodes, 2000-2002)	2002	-	7.8 (903)
	5 TV episodes: "Once and Again: The Gay-Straight Alliance (#3.14)" (uncredited) Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld "Once and Again: Destiny Turns on the Radio (#3.5)" (uncredited) Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld "Once and Again: Best of Enemies (#2.18)" (uncredited) Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld "Once and Again: Thieves Like Us (#2.11)" (uncredited) Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld "Once and Again: Food for Thought (#2.6)" (uncredited) Dr. Daniel Rosenfeld

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Blood Diamond (2006)	(writer: "When da Dawgs Come Out to Play")	2006	$156M	8.0 (99,762)
		AKAs: Blood Diamond (Germany)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Family" (1976)	story editor (1 episode, 1979)	1979	-	7.2 (248)
		1 TV episode: "Family: Disco Queen (#4.14)" (story editor)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Honeysting (2009)	(special thanks)	2009	-	-

2.	The Clearing (2004)	(special thanks) (as Ed Zwick)	2004	-	6.0 (6,953)
	AKAs: Anatomie einer Entführung (Germany)
3.	Good Will Hunting (1997)	(thanks) (as Ed Zwick)	1997	$226M	8.0 (133,359)

4.	The True Story of Glory Continues (1991)	(special thanks)	1991	-	7.1 (51)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	4.7 (11)
	1 TV episode: "Up Close with Carrie Keagan: (2009-01-08)" Himself
2.	"Le grand journal de Canal+" (2004)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	6.3 (66)
	1 TV episode: "Le grand journal de Canal+: (2009-01-07)" Himself
3.	AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	8.0 (41)

4.	My So Called Life Story (2007) (V)	Himself	2007	-	-

5.	"Film '72" (1972)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	7.9 (213)
	AKAs: Film '73 (UK: new title) Film '74 (UK: new title) Film '75 (UK: new title) Film '76 (UK: new title) Film '77 (UK: new title) Film '78 (UK: new title) Film '79 (UK: new title) Film '80 (UK: new title) Film '81 (UK: new title) Film '82 (UK: new title) Film '83 (UK: new title) Film '84 (UK: new title) Film '85 (UK: new title) Film '86 (UK: new title) Film '87 (UK: new title) Film '88 (UK: new title) Film '89 (UK: new title) Film '90 (UK: new title) Film '91 (UK: new title) Film '92 (UK: new title) Film '93 (UK: new title) Film '94 (UK: new title) Film '95 (UK: new title) Film '96 (UK: new title) Film '97 (UK: new title) Film '98 (UK: new title) Film '99 (UK: new title) Film 2000 (UK: new title) Film 2001 (UK: new title) Film 2002 (UK: new title) Film 2003 (UK: new title) Film 2004 (UK: new title) Film 2005 (UK: new title) Film 2006 (UK: new title) Film 2007 (UK: new title) Film 2008 (UK: new title) Film 2009 (UK: new title) Film of the Year (UK: teaser title) The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title) 1 TV episode: "Film '72: (2007-01-22)" Himself
6.	"HBO First Look" (1992)	Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2006)	2006	-	6.4 (154)
	2 TV episodes: "HBO First Look: 'Blood Diamond': Making an African Epic (#13.21)" Himself "HBO First Look: The Last Samurai: An Epic Journey (#10.20)" Himself
7.	"Sunday Morning Shootout" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.9 (74)
	AKAs: Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title) Shootout (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Sunday Morning Shootout: (#1.13)" Himself
8.	"History vs. Hollywood" (2001)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	7.5 (12)
	AKAs: History Through the Lens (USA: syndication title) 1 TV episode: "History vs. Hollywood: The Last Samurai (#8.4)" Himself
9.	Becoming Sam (2002) (V)	Himself	2002	-	5.6 (36)

10.	Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (2000) (TV)	Himself	2000	-	6.0 (74)

11.	The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV)	Himself - Winner: Best Picture	1999	-	5.9 (423)

12.	Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) (TV)	Himself	1997	-	6.9 (112)

13.	"Nyhetsmorgon" (1992)	Himself -regissör (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	5.6 (129)
	1 TV episode: "Nyhetsmorgon: Filmen 'Höstlegender' (#8.86)" Himself -regissör


1.	"Entertainment Tonight"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 5 August 2008 (2008) Himself
2.	Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

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Appeared in "inside thirtysomething" on Bravo (2001) more

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Drama | Romance | Family | Comedy more

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Friendship | Murder | Family Relationships | Death more

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