Stephen Gaghan | |
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Born | [1] Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.[1] | May 6, 1965
Alma mater | Babson College (B.A.) |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
Stephen Gaghan (/ˈɡeɪɡən/ GAY-gən;[2] born May 6, 1965) is an American screenwriter and director.[3] He is noted for writing the screenplay for Steven Soderbergh's film Traffic,[3] based on a Channel 4 series, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay,[4] as well as Syriana which he wrote and directed. He also wrote and directed the thriller Abandon and the family film Dolittle, and directed the drama Gold.