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Tom Schulman is known for writing.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, USA (age 75).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay.
Tom Schulman has 8 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (3)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
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Biography
Thomas H. Schulman (born October 20, 1950 in Nashville) is an American screenwriter most famous for his screenplay Dead Poets Society which won the Best Screenplay Academy Award for 1989.
Other scripts include Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Welcome to Mooseport, What About Bob?, 8 Heads In A Duffel Bag and Medicine Man.
In 2009, Schulman was elected vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West.
Tom Schulman lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife Miriam and sons Max and Peter.
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How old is Tom Schulman?
Tom Schulman is 75 years old, born on .
Where was Tom Schulman born?
Tom Schulman was born in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
What movies or shows has Tom Schulman been in?
Tom Schulman has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Welcome to Mooseport (2004), 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997), Indecent Proposal (1993), Medicine Man (1992), What About Bob? (1991).
What is Tom Schulman known for?
Tom Schulman is primarily known as a writer. Thomas H. Schulman (born October 20, 1950 in Nashville) is an American screenwriter most famous for his screenplay Dead Poets Society which won the Best…
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