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Birthplace
Schenectady, New York, USA
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Birthday
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John Sayles
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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter and author.
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John Sayles awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Gérardmer Film Festival | Winner International Critics Award | (John Sayles) | The Secret of Roan Inish |
| 1985 | Sundance Film Festival | Winner Special Jury Recognition | Dramatic Non-Competition (John Sayles) | The Brother from Another Planet |
| 1984 | Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival | Winner Caixa de Catalunya | Best Screenplay (John Sayles) | The Brother from Another Planet |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Nominee Independent Spirit Award | Best Director (John Sayles) | The Secret of Roan Inish |
| 1996 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Nominee Independent Spirit Award | Best Screenplay (John Sayles) | The Secret of Roan Inish |
| 1994 | Tokyo International Film Festival | Nominee Tokyo Grand Prix | (John Sayles) | The Secret of Roan Inish |
| 1985 | Sundance Film Festival | Nominee Grand Jury Prize | Dramatic (John Sayles) | The Brother from Another Planet |
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Writing (John Sayles) | Alligator |
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