Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Executive producer, Television director, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Rebecca Spikings-Goldsman
Education
New York University, Saint Ann's School, Wesleyan University
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier C -- 16,392 Wikipedia views/month
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Akiva Goldsman is known for writing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (age 63).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Akiva Goldsman has 30 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (30)
AWARDS (3)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2002
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2002
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Writers Guild of America Award
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Biography
Akiva Goldsman (born July 7, 1962) is an American filmmaker.
Goldsman's filmography as a screenwriter includes The Client; Batman Forever and its sequel Batman & Robin; I, Robot; I Am Legend; Cinderella Man; and numerous rewrites (some credited, some uncredited). He wrote over a dozen episodes for the science fiction television series Fringe.
In 2002, Goldsman received the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay for the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind, which also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. In 2006, Goldsman re-teamed with director Ron Howard of A Beautiful Mind to adapt Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code for Howard's film. He also wrote the screenplay for its 2009 sequel Angels & Demons.
Goldsman is also known for co-developing the DC Comics TV series Titans and the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard, a sequel to Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Nemesis. He is also the co-creator of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Akiva Goldsman?
Akiva Goldsman is 63 years old, born on .
Where was Akiva Goldsman born?
Akiva Goldsman was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Akiva Goldsman been in?
Akiva Goldsman has 30 credits in our database. Notable titles include Practical Magic 2 (2026), Meet Cute (2022), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022), Star Trek: Picard (2020), Doctor Sleep (2019).
What is Akiva Goldsman known for?
Akiva Goldsman is primarily known as a writer. Akiva Goldsman (born July 7, 1962) is an American filmmaker. Goldsman's filmography as a screenwriter includes The Client; Batman Forever and its sequel Batman & Robin; I, Robot; I Am Legend; Cinderella Man; and numerous…
Where can I find more information about Akiva Goldsman?
You can find more about Akiva Goldsman on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
