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Tony McNamara (writer)
Australian playwright, screenwriter, and producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tony McNamara (born 1967) is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. He is also an occasional film director and producer. He is known for his work on the scripts for The Favourite (2018) and Poor Things (2023), two films directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay with Deborah Davis for the former and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the latter. On television, he created the comedy-drama series The Great (2020–2023).
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Tony McNamara | |
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![]() McNamara at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival | |
Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Kilmore, Victoria, Australia |
Occupation(s) | Playwright, screenwriter, television producer, film director, film producer |
Years active | 1993–present |
Known for | The Favourite The Great Cruella Poor Things |
Spouse(s) | Unknown; Belinda Bromilow (m.2009) |
Children | 3 |
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