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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is a prolific American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. Known for creating films like The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), Passion Fish (1992), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994), Lone Star (1996), and Men with Guns (1997), he has made significant contributions to the world of independent cinema. Sayles's distinctive film-making style has garnered him several nominations, including the USC Scripter Award for Eight Men Out, the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Passion Fish, and Lone Star. His directorial debut, Return of the Secaucus 7 (1980), and also Matewan were added to the United States National Film Registry.
Born in Schenectady, New York, the son of Catholic Irish-descent parents, Sayles attended Williams College. Post-graduation, he toiled in various blue-collar jobs whilst writing short stories. His written works led to his first novel, The Pride of the Bimbos, published in 1975. Like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, Sayles began his film career working with Roger Corman and was dubbed as 'the greatest screenwriter to ever work at New World'. His innovative storytelling and commitment to authentic representation have marked him out as one of the most instrumental figures in independent cinema.
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Given Name: John Thomas Sayles
Born: Schenectady, New York, United States
Citizenship: American
Birthday: September 28, 1950
Occupations: Director, screenwriter, editor, actor, novelist
Years Active: 1971-present
Spouses: Maggie Renzi
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Honeydripper
Silver City
Casa de los babys
Sunshine State
Limbo
Lone Star
Eight Men Out
Matewan
The Brother from Another Planet
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