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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: Episode VII - 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: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Writer

(2015)

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine Writer

(2006)

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Writer

(2013)

Toy Story 3 Writer

(2010)

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Writer (7 credits)

2015 Star Wars: Episode VII - 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: Episode VII - 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 Short) (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.

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One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007. See more »

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Scorpio

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