Dan Gilroy: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 6
- as director
- 3
- on screen
- 1990–2019
- box office
- $60.5M
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 64
- Born
- June 24, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Santa Monica, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Daniel Christopher Gilroy
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, film director
- Years active
- 1992-present
- Spouses
- Rene Russo
- Children
- 1
Dan Gilroy's Career in Numbers
Dan Gilroy's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dan Gilroy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mother Goose Rock ’n’ Rhyme (1990) to Velvet Buzzsaw (2019), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Dan Gilroy Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2010s 4
The 2010s were Dan Gilroy's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Dan Gilroy Movies by Genre
- Drama 2
- Mystery 1
- Documentary 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Dan Gilroy has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of mystery (1).
Dan Gilroy Career Milestones
- First film
- Mother Goose Rock ’n’ Rhyme 1990
- Biggest box office hit
- Nightcrawler $47.4M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. Movie Echo Score 67
- Newest film
- Velvet Buzzsaw 2019
Dan Gilroy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dan Gilroy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 3 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Dan Gilroy
3
Dan Gilroy Movies as an Actor
2
Dan Gilroy in Documentaries & Specials
1
Dan Gilroy: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2015 to 2015. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
- 68th British Academy Film Awards
- Dan Gilroy: Nominated Best Original Screenplay Nightcrawler
- 20th Critics' Choice Awards
- Dan Gilroy: Nominated Best Original Screenplay Nightcrawler
Who Is Dan Gilroy?
Dan Gilroy was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Daniel Christopher Gilroy, known as Dan Gilroy, was born on June 24, 1959. Gilroy is a distinguished American screenwriter and film director, renowned for his work on highly-acclaimed films such as 'Nightcrawler' in 2014. His screenplay for 'Nightcrawler' earned him a Best Screenplay award at the 30th Independent Spirit Awards as well as a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 87th Academy Awards. Gilroy's writing portfolio is extensive and eclectic, including his work on films such as 'Freejack' (1992), 'Two for the Money' (2005), 'The Fall' (2006), 'Real Steel' (2011), and 'The Bourne Legacy' (2012)—the last of which was a collaborative effort with his brother Tony Gilroy. Gilroy's wife, Rene Russo, has been a frequent collaborator in his projects since the two met in 1992 and later married in the same year. Gilroy had made his directorial debut with the thriller 'Nightcrawler' (2014), which starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed, earning him acclaim. Some of his more recent work includes co-writing Jordan Vogt-Roberts's 2017 adventure 'Kong: Skull Island', and directing the legal drama 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.' the same year, starring Denzel Washington. Outside of his film career, Gilroy is known for family connections to the industry, including his brother, Tony Gilroy, who is a screenwriter and director, and his twin brother, John Gilroy, a film editor.
Dan Gilroy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dan Gilroy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dan Gilroy been in?
Dan Gilroy is credited on 6 films, from 1990 to 2019. 2 of them as an actor and 3 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dan Gilroy's highest-grossing movie?
Nightcrawler (2014) is Dan Gilroy's biggest box office hit, with $47.4M worldwide, ahead of Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) ($13M). Across every film with box office figures, Dan Gilroy's movies have made $60.5M.
Dan Gilroy's biggest hits What is the best Dan Gilroy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dan Gilroy's best-rated film is Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) with a score of 67, followed by Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) (60).
Best Dan Gilroy movies, ranked Has Dan Gilroy won an Oscar?
Dan Gilroy has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Dan Gilroy has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Dan Gilroy?
Dan Gilroy is 67 years old, born on June 24, 1959 in Santa Monica, California, U.S..
What is Dan Gilroy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dan Gilroy's filmography is Velvet Buzzsaw (2019), which Dan Gilroy directed.
Who does Dan Gilroy work with most often?
Dan Gilroy shares the most films with Jake Gyllenhaal (2 films) and Rene Russo (2 films).
The Best Dan Gilroy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 directing credits.
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