Bill Condon

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Bill Condon

Born October 22, 1955 · New York City, New York, USA (age 70)

William Condon (born October 22, 1955) is an American director and screenwriter. Condon is known for writing and/or directing numerous successful and acclaimed films, including Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, Dreamgirls, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, and Beauty and the Beast. He has received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best …

Known For

Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast · 2017
Beauty and the Beast
★ 7.02017
MovieFamilyFantasy
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 · 2011
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
★ 6.22011
MovieAdventureFantasy
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.
The Greatest ShowmanThe Greatest Showman · 2017
The Greatest Showman
★ 7.92017
MovieDrama
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 · 2012
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
★ 6.52012
MovieFantasyDrama
After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
The Good LiarThe Good Liar · 2019
The Good Liar
★ 6.72019
MovieCrime
Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
Come from AwayCome from Away · 2021
Come from Away
★ 7.52021
MovieComedyDrama
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.
Mr. HolmesMr. Holmes · 2015
Mr. Holmes
★ 6.52015
MovieDramaMystery
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
ChicagoChicago · 2002
Chicago
★ 7.12002
MovieComedyCrime
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.

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Shortcut to HappinessShortcut to Happiness · 2007
Shortcut to Happiness
★ 5.62007
MovieFantasyComedy
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.

Screenplay

Dead in the WaterDead in the Water · 1991
Dead in the Water
★ 5.41991
MovieTV MovieThriller
Charlie Deegan has almost everything he has ever wanted. He has an important law practice, a beautiful secretary as his lover, and the chance to be appointed to the high court. The only thing wrong with this is that his shrewish wife Olivia, whose father made all the wealth and all the power, is living and that greatly upsets Charlie. So when his lover, Laura, suggests that they get rid of Olivia, Charlie thinks, being a lawyer, that he can create a fool-proof plan. In this plan, he must incorporate a woman named Victoria whom he detests, but she can help him get into the court and be part of the plan for Olivia. But dreams of judgeship, money and Laura makes him proceed. However, things never turn out as planned and he may not be as smart as he considers himself.

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