Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini facts for kids
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Shari Springer Berman
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Robert Pulcini (left) and Shari Springer Berman at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival
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| Born | Springer Berman: July 13, 1963
Pulcini: August 24, 1964 |
| Alma mater | Springer Berman: Wesleyan University Columbia University Pulcini: Rutgers University-Camden Columbia University |
| Occupation | Film directors, screenwriters |
| Spouse(s) | (married 1994) |
Shari Springer Berman (born July 13, 1963) and Robert Pulcini (born August 24, 1964) are an American team who make movies and TV shows. They work together as directors and writers.
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About Shari and Robert
Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini were both born in New York City, New York. They both went to college. Shari studied at Wesleyan University, and Robert went to Rutgers University-Camden. Later, they both earned advanced degrees in film from Columbia University. Shari and Robert got married in 1994. Shari is Jewish, and Robert has Italian family roots.
They have a fun "rule" about their movie credits. They often switch whose name comes first. Shari says there is no special reason for it, "It’s very random!"
Their Film and TV Work
Shari and Robert are known for their creative work in movies and television. They often write and direct their projects together.
Early Success
They became very well-known for their 2003 film, American Splendor. This movie was highly praised by critics. It even earned them a nomination for an Academy Award, which is one of the biggest honors in filmmaking.
Recent Projects
In 2010, their movie The Extra Man was shown at the Sundance festival. This is a famous film festival where new movies are first seen. In 2011, they directed Cinema Verite, an HBO drama film. This movie won an Emmy Award, which is a top award for television.
Since 2019, Shari and Robert have also started directing episodes for popular TV shows.
Awards and Nominations
Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini have received many awards for their work. Their film American Splendor was especially recognized. They were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. This means they were honored for writing a movie script based on another story.
Awards for American Splendor
- Boston Film Critics (Best Screenplay)
- Central Ohio Film Critics (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- Chicago Film Critics (Most Promising Performers)
- Los Angeles Film Critics (Best Screenplay)
- National Society of Film Critics (Best Screenplay)
- New York Film Critics (Best First Film)
- Online Film Critics (Best Breakthrough Filmmakers)
- San Diego Film Critics (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- Sundance Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic)
- Toronto Film Critics (Best First Feature)
- Writers Guild of America (WGA) (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Movies and TV Shows
Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini have worked on.
Movies
- Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1997)
- The Young and the Dead (2000)
- Hello, He Lied & Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches (2002)
- American Splendor (2003)
- Wanderlust (2006)
- The Nanny Diaries (2007)
- The Extra Man (2010)
- Cinema Verite (2011)
- Girl Most Likely (2012)
- Ten Thousand Saints (2015)
- Things Heard and Seen (2021)
Television
- Shameless
- Season 9, episode 12 "You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It" (2019)
- Succession
- Season 2, episode 4 "Safe Room" (2019)
- Season 3, episode 4 "Lion in the Meadow" (2021)
- Season 4, episode 7 "Tailgate Party" (2023)
- Night Sky
- Season 1, episode 4 "Boilermakers" (2022)
- WeCrashed
- Season 1, episode 8 "The One With all the Money" (2022)
- Only Murders in the Building
- Season 3, episode 8 "Sitzprobe" (2023)
- Season 4, episode 7 "Valley of the Dolls" (2024)
- Season 4, episode 8 "Lifeboat" (2024)
Robert Pulcini as an Actor
Robert Pulcini also appeared as an actor in one of their films:
- American Splendor (2003) - He played a character called "Bob the Director."
