Kenneth Lonergan: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 5
- as director
- 3
- on screen
- 2000–2023
- box office
- $90.7M
- award win
- 1
- Born
- October 16, 1962 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director, Playwright, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- J. Smith-Cameron
- Children
- 1
Kenneth Lonergan's Career in Numbers
Kenneth Lonergan's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kenneth Lonergan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from You Can Count on Me (2000) to My Friends (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Kenneth Lonergan Movies by Decade
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Kenneth Lonergan's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Kenneth Lonergan Movies by Genre
- Drama 3
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Kenneth Lonergan has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of comedy (1).
Kenneth Lonergan Career Milestones
- First film
- You Can Count on Me 2000
- Biggest box office hit
- Manchester by the Sea $79M worldwide
- Newest film
- My Friends 2023
Kenneth Lonergan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kenneth Lonergan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 3 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Kenneth Lonergan
3
Kenneth Lonergan Movies as an Actor
2
Kenneth Lonergan: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 7 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 2001 to 2017. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
- 89th Academy Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Best Director Manchester by the Sea
- 70th British Academy Film Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Best Director Manchester by the Sea
- 69th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Manchester by the Sea
- 74th Golden Globe Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Best Director Manchester by the Sea
- 22nd Critics' Choice Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Best Director Manchester by the Sea
- 73rd Academy Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Nominated Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) You Can Count on Me
- 16th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Kenneth Lonergan: Win Best Screenplay You Can Count on Me
Who Is Kenneth Lonergan?
Kenneth Lonergan was born in The Bronx, New York, U.S. in 1962 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 2000, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kenneth Lonergan, born on October 16, 1962, has established himself as an acclaimed American film director, playwright, and screenwriter. Known for his works exploring complex emotional and interpersonal dynamics, his accolades include an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award, along with nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, a Laurence Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards. Lonergan began his career with his one act play The Rennings Children in 1982, which was followed up by a series of successful Off-Broadway plays, earning him acclaim and several Tony nominations. He achieved significant recognition for his work on the drama film Manchester by the Sea in 2016, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a Best Director nomination. His other notable works include You Can Count on Me (2000), Gangs of New York (2002) and the 2017 mini-series adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel Howards End.
Kenneth Lonergan: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kenneth Lonergan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kenneth Lonergan been in?
Kenneth Lonergan is credited on 5 films, from 2000 to 2023. 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 Kenneth Lonergan's highest-grossing movie?
Manchester by the Sea (2016) is Kenneth Lonergan's biggest box office hit, with $79M worldwide, ahead of You Can Count on Me (2000) ($11.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Kenneth Lonergan's movies have made $90.7M.
Kenneth Lonergan's biggest hits Has Kenneth Lonergan won an Oscar?
Kenneth Lonergan has been nominated for 2 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kenneth Lonergan has 1 win from 7 nominations.
How old is Kenneth Lonergan?
Kenneth Lonergan is 63 years old, born on October 16, 1962 in The Bronx, New York, U.S..
What is Kenneth Lonergan's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kenneth Lonergan's filmography is My Friends (2023), in the role of River's Dad.
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