- Date of Birth: 17 January, 1961
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island
- Biography: Brian Thomas Helgeland (born January 17, 1961) is an Academy Award-winning American screenwriter, film producer and director.
Filmography
- Salt (2010)
- Nottingham (2010)
- Green Zone (2010)
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
- Man on Fire (2004)
- Mystic River (2003)
- The Order (2003)
- Blood Work (2002)
- A Knight's Tale (2001)
- Payback (1999)
- The Postman (1997)
News
The PopMatters Summer 2009 Movie Preview
popmatters.com –
2009-04-28
Fans are of two minds regarding this third attempt at bringing John Godey's 1973 novel back to the big screen. A certain percentage believes the original 1974 film was flawless and doesn't require a contemporary retelling. ... Full Article
Hey folks, Harry here... It's a shame when you love a film and you see that film getting remade. It's hard. Because EVERYTHING that I love about the original film isn't in this trailer. ... Full Article
Brian Helgeland tells Tim Robey how his new film about jousting acquired an unlikely pop music soundtrack
telegraph.co.uk –
2009-02-20
IN a summer blockbuster season stuffed to the gills with computer-generated sequels and spin-offs, a medieval jousting movie with rock songs looks like an idiosyncratic, not to mention low-tech, piece of counter-programming. ... Full Article
Helgeland on board Noyce's Salt
moviehole.net –
2008-12-21
Author: Clint Morris Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2008 Time: 12:12 am Kurt Wimmer's script for "Salt" (previously titled "Edwin A.Salt" and at that stage set to star Tom Cruise) is apparently pretty darn good. ... Full Article
Oscar Winner Takes On Salt Script
cinemablend.com –
2008-12-21
Brian Helgeland isn't the kind of screenwriter most moviegoers know by name-- but then again, how many screenwriters can anyone really name? But even if he flies under the radar, he's one of the bigger ones out there, having won... ... Full Article
Oscar winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland has been tapped to rewrite the script of Ridley Scott's "Nottingham." A fundamental change is happening to Universal Pictures' " Nottingham " now as "L.A. ... Full Article