Gavin O'Connor (filmmaker)
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Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania[1] |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Gavin O'Connor (born December 24, 1963) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, and actor. He is best known for directing the films Miracle (2004), Warrior (2011), The Accountant (2016), and The Way Back (2020).
Life and career
Gavin O'Connor was raised in Huntington, New York, on Long Island.[2] He wrote and produced Ted Demme's directorial debut, the short film The Bet.[3]
Three years later, he made his own feature film co–writing and directing debut with Comfortably Numb, about the moral dilemmas facing a
At the same time, O'Connor began work on a screenplay based on then-wife Angela Shelton's memories of her childhood spent on the road with her serial-marrying mother.[4]
Impressed by
In 2004, after serving as executive producer of several smaller, independent projects, O'Connor directed the film Miracle, based on the true story about the American ice hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. He also produced the Mark Kerr HBO documentary film, The Smashing Machine.[citation needed]
O'Connor filmed the
In 2013, O'Connor was working on adapting the novel The Hustler into a stage play.[6] In April 2013, he signed on to direct Jane Got a Gun.[7]
He executive produced and directed the pilot episode of the FX series The Americans. He directed and produced the pilot episode of the Netflix series Seven Seconds.[8] In June 2014, O'Connor was set to direct his upcoming action-adventure film, Massacre in the Himalayas, which
On September 6, 2017, O'Connor landed the roles of director and writer of The Suicide Squad.[11] By October, O'Connor had exited the project due to his story treatment reportedly being identical to Birds of Prey, as well as his commitments to The Way Back.[12][13]
Personal life
O'Connor married actress Brooke Burns on June 22, 2013.[14] He was previously married to Angela Shelton.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | ||||
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Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | ||
1992 | The Bet | No | Yes | Executive | Short film |
1995 | Comfortably Numb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut |
1999 | Tumbleweeds | Yes | Yes | Executive | |
2004 | Miracle | Yes | No | No | |
2008 | Pride and Glory | Yes | Yes | No | |
2011 | Warrior | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2015 | Brothers | No | Story | No | Remake of Warrior in Hindi |
Jane Got a Gun | Yes | No | No | ||
2016 | The Accountant | Yes | No | Executive | |
2020 | The Way Back | Yes | No | Yes | |
TBA | The Accountant 2 | Yes | No | No | Filming |
Producer only
Year | Title | Notes |
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2002 | The Smashing Machine | Documentary; Executive producer |
The Slaughter Rule | ||
2007 | Elvis and Anabelle | Executive producer |
Acting credits
Year | Title | Role |
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1999 | Tumbleweeds | Jack Ranson |
2001 | The Glass House | Whitey |
2011 | Warrior | J.J. Riley (uncredited) [15] |
Television
Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
Writer | Notes |
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2004 | Clubhouse | Yes | No | Yes | Episode "Pilot" |
2013-2014 | The Americans | Yes | Yes | No | Episode "Pilot" |
2017 | Seven Seconds | Yes | Yes | No | Episode "Pilot" |
2021 | Mare of Easttown | No | Yes | No |
References
- ^ Lazor, Drew (October 12, 2016). "UPenn football star-turned-Hollywood director talks about the X's and O's of 'The Accountant'". PhillyVoice. WWB Holdings, LLC. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Lickona, Matthew (September 13, 2011). "Warrior's Faith". Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ Dawson, Nick (October 23, 2008). "Govin O'Connor, Pride and Glory". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ Rubin, Saul (September 15, 1999). "Gavin O'Connor & Angela Shelton". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Wallace, Amy (December 19, 1999). "Mom and Daughter or David and Goliath 'Tumbleweeds' and 'Anywhere' Duke it Out at Box Office". SF Gate. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ "Fighting Words – exclusive interview with Gavin O'Connor, director of 'Warrior'". IrishCentral. September 7, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- ^ "Bradley Cooper joins Jane Got a Gun". Moviehole.net. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Gavin O'Connor Working on Veena Sud Netflix Project". Slashfilm. October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ "'Warrior' Director Ascends the 'Massacre in the Himalayas'". Variety. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ "Bradley Cooper, Gavin O'Connor Team On Imperative's WWII Drama 'Atlantic Wall'". Deadline.com. November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ Gilyadov, Alex (September 6, 2017). "Suicide Squad 2 Taps The Accountant's Gavin O'Connor to Write and Direct". IGN. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 9, 2018). "From Marvel to DC: James Gunn in Talks to Take on Suicide Squad 2". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 11, 2018). "Hot Spec Package: Ben Affleck, Gavin O'Connor Re-Team On Brad Ingelsby Script 'The Has-Been'". Deadline. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Finn, Natalie (December 13, 2011). "Newly Blond Brooke Burns Engaged to Warrior Director". E!. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ^ "Gavin O'Connor". IMDb. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
External links
- Gavin O'Connor at IMDb