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Melissa Mathison(1950-2015)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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Melissa Mathison
Melissa Mathison was born on 3 June 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The BFG (2016) and Kundun (1997). She was previously married to Harrison Ford. She died on 4 November 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 3, 1950
DiedNovember 4, 2015(65)
BornJune 3, 1950
DiedNovember 4, 2015(65)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, and Melissa Mathison at an event for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison
Melissa Mathison and Hayao Miyazaki at an event for Ponyo (2008)
Melissa Mathison at an event for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison at an event for Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison at an event for Six Days Seven Nights (1998)

Known for

Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1982
Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
The BFG
6.3
  • Writer
  • 2016
Kundun (1997)
Kundun
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1997
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie
6.4
  • Writer(segment two, as Josh Rogan)
  • 1983

Credits

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Writer

  • Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    The BFG
    • screenplay by
    • 2016
  • Ponyo (2008)
    Ponyo
    • screenplay
    • 2008
  • Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure (2001)
    Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure
    • character: E.T.
    • Video Game
    • 2001
  • Kundun (1997)
    Kundun
    • written by
    • 1997
  • Litefoot and Hal Scardino in The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
    The Indian in the Cupboard
    • screenplay
    • 1995
  • Son of the Morning Star (1991)
    Son of the Morning Star
    • teleplay
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1991
  • E.T. Phone Home! (1983)
    E.T. Phone Home!
    • writer
    • Video Game
    • 1983
  • Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
    Twilight Zone: The Movie
    • screenplay by (segment two, as Josh Rogan)
    • 1983
  • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    • characters
    • Video Game
    • 1982
  • Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Teri Garr, Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz, and Griffin O'Neal in The Escape Artist (1982)
    The Escape Artist
    • screenplay
    • 1982
  • The Black Stallion (1979)
    The Black Stallion
    • screenplay
    • 1979

Producer

  • Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    The BFG
    • associate producer
    • 2016
  • Kundun (1997)
    Kundun
    • co-producer
    • 1997
  • Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    • associate producer
    • 1982

Additional Crew

  • Ponyo (2008)
    Ponyo
    • storyline consultant: English dubbed version
    • 2008
  • Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
    Apocalypse Now
    • executive assistant
    • 1979

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In Memoriam: 2015
Video 2:42
In Memoriam: 2015

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Melissa
  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • June 3, 1950
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • November 4, 2015
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(neuroendocrine cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Harrison FordMarch 14, 1983 - January 6, 2004 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Malcolm Ford
  • Other works
    Author of book, "Lennox", June 2002, Little/Brown publishing
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Two children with Harrison Ford: son, Malcolm Ford (b. 10 March 1987) and daughter, Georgia (b. 30 June 1990).

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