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Writer
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New York City, New York, USA
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English
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Harvard University, University of Cambridge, USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
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♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
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Chris Terrio is known for writing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (age 49).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Chris Terrio has 6 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (6)
AWARDS (3)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
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Biography
Chris Terrio (born December 31, 1976) is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 2012 film Argo, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Terrio also won the Writers Guild Award for Best Adapted Screenplay of 2012 and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, a BAFTA, and the 2013 Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for this work.
Terrio wrote the screenplay for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the follow-up to Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, based on an earlier draft by David S. Goyer, and is credited as co-writer for the 2017 film Justice League, alongside Joss Whedon for the theatrical cut and Zack Snyder and Will Beall for the 2021 director's cut for Warner Bros. He completed another screenplay, A Foreigner, based on an article by the journalist David Grann. Terrio also co-wrote the script for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with director J. J. Abrams.
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How old is Chris Terrio?
Chris Terrio is 49 years old, born on .
Where was Chris Terrio born?
Chris Terrio was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Chris Terrio been in?
Chris Terrio has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Justice League (2017), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Argo (2012).
What is Chris Terrio known for?
Chris Terrio is primarily known as a writer. Chris Terrio (born December 31, 1976) is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 2012 film…
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