Mario Puzo
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Mario Gianluigi Puzo (October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author and screenwriter, known for his novels about the Mafia, including The Godfather (1969), which he later co-adapted into a film with Francis Ford Coppola. He won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in both 1972, and 1974.
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Mario Puzo awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hugo Awards | Winner Hugo | Best Dramatic Presentation (Richard Donner, Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster) | Superman |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Writers Guild of America, USA | Nominee WGA Award (Screen) | Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium (Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton) | Superman |
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