Bill Condon

**Bill Condon** is a widely celebrated American director and screenwriter, recognized for penning and directing numerous acclaimed films, notably 'Gods and Monsters', 'Chicago', 'Kinsey', 'Dreamgirls', 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 & 2', and 'Beauty and the Beast'. Born in New York City on October 22, 1955, his cinematic journey began as early as twelve, deeply captivated by screenplays and films considered 'reviled and rejected'. His formal career in filmmaking launched with independent features like 'Strange Behavior' (1981) and 'Strange Invaders' (1983). Despite early setbacks, Condon made his mark in television thrillers, bagging the Edgar Award for 'Murder 101' (1991). His groundbreaking writing and directorial work in 'Gods and Monsters' (1998) secured him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. As an acclaimed filmmaker, Condon unceasingly experiments with diverse subject matter, exploring controversial themes and complex characters. His works on Alfred Kinsey's chronicle 'Kinsey' and the notoriously popular 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' are testaments to his versatile style. Additionally, Condon ventured into musical adaptations with 'Dreamgirls' and 'Chicago', the latter earning him another Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. His contributions to the 81st Academy Awards and WikiLeaks thriller, 'The Fifth Estate', further underscore his quintessential role in the industry. Besides directing, he dabbles in writing and production, as seen in the Broadway production of 'Come from Away' and film adaptation of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'.