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University of Southern California, Drake University, USC School of Cinematic Arts
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狗 Dog
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English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John August is known for writing.
Born in Boulder, Colorado, USA (age 55).
John August has 10 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Biography
John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is known for writing the films Go (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Big Fish (2003), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005), Frankenweenie (2012), the Disney live-action adaptation of Aladdin (2019), the novels Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire (2018), Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon (2019) and Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadows (2020).
He hosts the screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin, maintains an eponymous screenwriting blog, and develops screenwriter-targeted software through his company, Quote-Unquote Apps.
August is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, voting in the Writers branch. In 2016, he was awarded the WGAw's Valentine Davies Award for his dignified contributions to the entertainment industry and the community at large and has been nominated for a BAFTA and a Grammy.
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How old is John August?
John August is 55 years old, born on .
Where was John August born?
John August was born in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
What movies or shows has John August been in?
John August has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021), Aladdin (2019), Dark Shadows (2012), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010), The Nines (2007).
What is John August known for?
John August is primarily known as a writer. John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is known for writing the films Go (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Big…
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