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Susannah Grant
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| Born | January 4, 1963 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Screenwriter, producer, director |
| Spouse(s) |
Christopher Henrikson
(m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
Susannah Grant, born on January 4, 1963, is a talented American writer, director, and producer for movies and TV shows. She has worked on many popular films and series, bringing exciting stories to life on screen.
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Early Life and Education
Susannah Grant grew up in New York City. She went to Amherst College, a well-known school, and graduated in 1984. After that, she studied at the AFI Conservatory, which is a famous film school. She also received a special award called the Nicholl Fellowship for her screenwriting skills.
Susannah Grant's Career in Film and TV
Susannah Grant started her career in television. From 1994 to 1997, she was a producer and a main writer for the TV drama series Party of Five.
Writing for the Big Screen
She wrote the scripts for several well-known movies. These include Pocahontas (1995), Ever After (1998), and 28 Days (2000).
One of her most famous works is the movie Erin Brockovich (2000). This film was directed by Steven Soderbergh. For her amazing work on Erin Brockovich, Susannah Grant was nominated for an Oscar in 2001. This was for the Best Original Screenplay award at the 73rd Academy Awards.
Directing and Producing Projects
After her Oscar nomination, Susannah Grant continued to write and direct. She adapted the books In Her Shoes (2005) and Charlotte's Web (2006) into movies.
In 2006, she wrote and directed the film Catch and Release. This movie starred popular actors Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant.
She also created and produced the CBS TV series A Gifted Man in 2011. In 2014, she created another TV drama series for ABC called Members Only.
Recent Works and Achievements
In 2019, Susannah Grant co-created, wrote, and directed the Netflix miniseries Unbelievable. This series starred Kaitlyn Dever and Toni Collette and was based on real events.
More recently, she signed a deal with Lionsgate Television to develop new projects. She also wrote and directed the Netflix movie Lonely Planet, which stars Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth.
Personal Life
Susannah Grant is married to Christopher Henrikson. They got married in 1995 and have two children together.
Filmography
Movies Susannah Grant Worked On
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Pocahontas | No | Yes |
| 1998 | Ever After | No | Yes |
| 2000 | 28 Days | No | Yes |
| Erin Brockovich | No | Yes | |
| 2005 | In Her Shoes | No | Yes |
| 2006 | Catch and Release | Yes | Yes |
| Charlotte's Web | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | The Soloist | No | Yes |
| 2016 | The 5th Wave | No | Yes |
| 2024 | Lonely Planet | Yes | Yes |
TV Shows Susannah Grant Worked On
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Creator | |||
| 1994–1997 | Party of Five | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 63 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | A Gifted Man | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 16 episodes |
| 2014 | Members Only | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unaired |
| 2016 | Confirmation | No | Yes | Yes | No | TV movie |
| 2019 | Unbelievable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Miniseries |
| 2022 | Fleishman Is in Trouble | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2023 | Lessons in Chemistry | No | No | Yes | No | |
Awards and Nominations
Susannah Grant has received several awards and nominations for her writing.
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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| 2000 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society | Best Screenplay | Erin Brockovich | Won |
| PEN Center USA | Literary Award for Best Screenplay | Won | ||
| Academy Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| BAFTA Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Writers Guild of America | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Edgar Award | Best Motion Picture | Nominated |
