Michael Arndt

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Michael Arndt was born on November 11, 1965 in Harris County, Texas, USA as Michael deBruyn Arndt. He is a writer, known for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). See full bio »

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November 11, 1965 in Harris County, Texas, USA

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 36 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Writer

(2015)

Little Miss Sunshine Writer

(2006)

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Writer

(2013)

Toy Story 3 Writer

(2010)

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Writer (7 credits)

2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (written by)

2015/I Inside Out (additional story material by)

2015 A Walk in the Woods (screenplay - as Rick Kerb)

2013 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (screenplay - as Michael deBruyn)

2013/I Oblivion (screenplay - as Michael deBruyn)

2010 Toy Story 3 (screenplay by)

2006 Little Miss Sunshine (written by)

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Miscellaneous Crew (4 credits)

2018 Incredibles 2 (story consultant)

2008 WALL·E (senior creative team: Pixar)

1999 Inspector Gadget (assistant: Mr. Broderick)

1997 Addicted to Love (assistant: Mr. Broderick)

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Producer (1 credit)

2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (associate producer)

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Thanks (7 credits)

2016 The Brothers Grimsby (special thanks)

2015 The Diary of a Teenage Girl (the director wishes to thank)

2015 A Walk in the Woods (the producers wish to thank)

2013 Toy Story of Terror (TV Movie) (extra special thanks)

2013 Monsters University (special thanks)

2011 Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (Short) (special thanks)

2011 Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (Short) (special thanks)

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Self (5 credits)

2016 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (Documentary)
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2010 2010 Britannia Awards: Red Carpet (TV Special)
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2007 Screenplay Series with Syd Field
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2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
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2007 Shootout (TV Series)
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- Sydney Pollack/John Lesher/Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu/Abigail Breslin/Michael Arndt/Alan Arkin (2007) ... Himself

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Archive footage (1 credit)

2013 Troldspejlet (TV Series)
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- Episode #49.16 (2013) ... Himself

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Michael DeBruyn | Rick Kerb | Michael deBruyn

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Personal Quote:

My thing is that most scripts aren't bad scripts, they're just not finished yet.

Trivia:

Is responsible for making the search for Luke Skywalker the MacGuffin in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He said that he did this while writing because he felt that every time that Luke came in, he believed that the audience wouldn't care about Rey anymore. See more »