Randall Wallace
Randall Wallace | |
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Born | Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. | July 28, 1949
Alma mater | Duke University |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director, film producer |
Website | wallaceentertainment |
Randall Wallace (born July 28, 1949) is an American screenwriter, film director and producer who came to prominence by writing the screenplay for the historical drama film
Early life and education
Born in
Career
After managing an animal show at Nashville's Opryland, Wallace moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in singing and songwriting. He began writing short stories, novels and scripts for movies. Wallace was taken under the wing of leading television producer Stephen J. Cannell and spent several years writing for television in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[citation needed]
He gained recognition and commercial success by penning the screenplay for
Wallace made his directorial debut with his own screenplay in The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, John Malkovich, Gabriel Byrne, Jeremy Irons and Gérard Depardieu. Shortly after, he wrote the screenplay for Pearl Harbor (2001), directed by Michael Bay and starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale.
This was followed by Wallace's second film as director We Were Soldiers (2002), on which Wallace re-teamed with Mel Gibson. It was about the Battle of Ia Drang (1965) during the Vietnam War, based on the memoir by Lieutenant General Hal Moore.
Wallace directed
Wallace's next directorial project was the religious drama
Other work
Wallace is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels and the lyricist of the hymn "Mansions of the Lord", originally written for We Were Soldiers and performed as the recessional for President Ronald Reagan's national funeral.[6]
In 2008, Wallace wrote several songs with singer/songwriter Richard Marx. One of those songs, "Flame In Your Fire", appears on Marx's album Emotional Remains.[citation needed]
In interviews he has acknowledged a deep commitment to Christianity, which he credits as an influence on his approach to filmmaking.[3][7]
He appeared in the seventh season episode 3 "Dramedy" of HBO's comedy series
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Wallace is the founder of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity and the father of two sons.[citation needed] In 1999, he formed his own company, Wheelhouse Entertainment, which is focused on creating entertainment for worldwide audiences based on the classic values of love, courage and honor.[citation needed]
Wallace was the speaker at the
Wallace served as the commencement speaker at the Liberty University graduation ceremony on May 14, 2011.[9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | ||
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Director | Writer | Producer | |||
1995 | Braveheart | No | Yes | No | Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay Nominated – Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay |
1998 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2001 | Pearl Harbor | No | Yes | Executive | Stinkers Bad Movie Award for Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More than $100 Million Nominated – Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay |
2002 | We Were Soldiers | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2010 | Secretariat | Yes | No | No | Christopher Award for Best Feature Film Movieguide Award for Best Film for Mature Audiences |
2014 | Heaven Is for Real | Yes | Yes | No | Nominated – Real to Reel Grand Jury Prize for Best Independent Feature |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | ||
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Director | Writer | Producer | |||
1986 | Hunter
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No | Yes | No | Episode: "Fagin 1986" |
Starman | No | Yes | No | Episode: "Secrets" | |
1987 | Stingray | No | Yes | No | Episode: "Anywhere, Anytime" |
1987–88 | J.J. Starbuck | No | Yes | Yes | 3 episodes |
1988 | Sonny Spoon | No | Yes | Executive | Creator |
1989 | Unsub | No | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
1990–91 | Broken Badges | No | Yes | Executive | Creator |
1996 | Dark Angel | No | Story | No | Television film |
2015 | Point of Honor | Yes | Yes | Executive |
References
- ^ "Personality Profile – Randall Wallace | Joan Tupponce". Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ "Randall Wallace Online". Randall Wallace Online. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ a b Stagg, Elizabeth (Winter 2005). "Seeking the Holy Among the Sacred and Profane". Divinity Online Edition. Four (2). Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
- ^ Goodwyn , Hannah (2010). "Director Randall Wallace on Secretariat". Christian Broadcasting Network.
- ^ Bond, Paul (June 9, 2016)."Mel Gibson planning Passion of the Christ sequel (exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Reagan Services's 'Mansions of the Lord'". NPR. June 14, 2004. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ David, Eric (October 18, 2006). "Hero Maker". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
- ^ Wallace, Randall (February 3, 2011). "Fellowship Foundation National Prayer Breakfast". C-Span Video Library. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ^ Wallace, Randall (March 28, 2011). "Filmmaker Randall Wallace to speak at Commencement". Retrieved May 14, 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Randall Wallace at IMDb