Phil Alden Robinson facts for kids
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Phil Alden Robinson
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| Born | March 1, 1950 Long Beach, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Film director and screenwriter |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Paulette Holland Bartlett (m. 2009) |
Phil Alden Robinson (born March 1, 1950) is an American film director and screenwriter. He is famous for creating popular movies like Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and The Sum of All Fears.
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Early Life and Schooling
Phil Alden Robinson was born in Long Beach, New York. His father, S. Jesse Robinson, was a drama critic for a newspaper called the New York Journal American. This means he watched plays and wrote about them.
Robinson went to Union College in Schenectady, New York. He studied political science, which is the study of government and how countries are run. In 1996, the college gave him an Honorary Doctorate, a special award to recognize his success.
Career in Movies and TV
Robinson's career is filled with successful and award-winning projects. He is known for both directing movies and writing the scripts for them.
Famous Films
In 1989, Robinson directed the classic baseball movie Field of Dreams. The film was a huge hit. It earned him nominations for major awards, including an Oscar for his screenplay. The movie itself was nominated for Best Picture.
A few years later, he directed Sneakers (1992). This exciting film about computer hackers and spies was also very popular.
In 2002, he directed the action-packed movie The Sum of All Fears, which was based on a novel by Tom Clancy.
Award-Winning TV Work
Robinson also worked on important television projects. His 2000 TV movie Freedom Song won a Writers Guild of America Award for its script. It told a powerful story about the Civil Rights Movement.
He also directed an episode of the famous TV miniseries Band of Brothers (2001). For his work on the show, he won an Emmy Award, one of the highest honors in television.
Helping Others
Besides making movies, Robinson has used his skills to help people around the world. In 1992, he traveled with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to places like Somalia and Bosnia. These were countries facing serious problems like war and hunger.
He made five short documentaries about what he saw for the ABC News show Nightline. These films helped show people in America what was happening in other parts of the world. One of his documentaries was even nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award.
Filmography
Here are some of the most well-known movies Phil Alden Robinson has directed.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1987 | In the Mood | He also wrote the screenplay. |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | He also wrote the screenplay, based on the book Shoeless Joe. |
| 1992 | Sneakers | He also co-wrote the screenplay. |
| 2002 | The Sum of All Fears | Based on the novel by Tom Clancy. |
| 2014 | The Angriest Man in Brooklyn | Based on an Israeli film. |
Awards and Nominations
Robinson has been recognized many times for his excellent work in film and television.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 1989 | Academy Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | Field of Dreams | Nominated |
| 2001 | Writers Guild Award | Best Original Longform | "Freedom Song" | Won |
| 2002 | Emmy Awards | Directing for a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie | Band of Brothers | Won |
| 2009 | Emmy Awards | Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special | 81st Academy Awards | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Phil Alden Robinson para niños
