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• Bill Condon is an American stage, film and television director and producer. He is also an Academy Award winning screenwriter for his work on the film Gods and Monsters.

  In 2009, Bill Condon was named the executive producer for the 81st Academy Awards. USA Today: Oscar show promises fun with new producers at the helm (January 29, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: October 22, 1955
  2. Birth place: New York City, New York
  3. Best Screenplay Oscar for Gods and Monsters
  4. Philosophy major at Columbia College of Columbia University
  5. High School: Regis High School
  6. Openly homosexual
  7. Executive Producer for the 81st Academy Awards

• Bill Condon Bio

  Bill Condon was born in New York City, New York on October 22, 1955. He attended Regis High School and continued his education at Columbia College of Columbia University as a philosophy major. He first garnered national attention for his film Gods and Monsters which he wrote and directed. For his efforts he received an Academy award for Best adapted screenplay award for the film. In 2002, he was nominated for Best adapted screenplay at the 75th Academy Awards for his work on the Best picture winner Chicago starring Richard Gere and Renee Zellweger. He later wrote and directed a film version of the musical Dreamgirls starring Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx.IMDb: Bill Condon

  Condon was chosen to executive produce the 81st Academy Awards in 2009. He has promised to add a change of pace to the proceedings, including naming performer Hugh Jackman as host and changing the seating arrangement for the ceremony.USA Today: Oscar show promises fun with new producers at the helm (January 29, 2009)

• Bill Condon Timeline

  • October 22, 1955: Born
  • (1987) : Sister Sister
  • (1991) : F/X2 (Writer)
  • (1998) : Gods and Monsters
  • (2002) : Chicago (Writer)
  • (2004) : The Devill and Daniel Webster (writer)
  • (2004) : Kinsey
  • (2004) : Dreamgirls

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