Nick Schenk

Nick Schenk
Nick Schenk
Born November 12, 1965 (1965-11-12) (age 46)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Occupation screenwriter and producer
Partner Jena Ramsay

Nick Schenk (born November 12, 1965) is an American screenwriter. His script for the 2008 film Gran Torino was named "Best Screenplay" by the National Board of Review in late 2008.[1]

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Life and career

In the mid 1990s, Nick played the character of Butch the Janitor on the television series, Let's Bowl, during its initial syndicated run. He went on to be a writer for the series during its run on Comedy Central from 2001-2002. He also made appearances in small roles during this time.

In 2007, Nick Schenk was a writer and producer for Bodog Fight (the mixed-martial arts competition television show) when his screenplay for Gran Torino was optioned by Jenette Kahn. When Clint Eastwood read it, he not only decided to direct and star in it but he also insisted that not a word be changed by the studio. Subsequently the only script changes made were to tailor it to the location where it was shot (Michigan) as opposed to Minnesota where it was originally set.[2]

Filmography

Year Film Credit Notes
2008 Gran Torino "Screenplay By" and shared "Story By"

References

  1. ^ Awards: Best Original Screenplay. - National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.
  2. ^ Yuen, Laura. - "'Gran Torino' a movie made in Minnesota, almost". - Minnesota Public Radio. - January 8, 2009.

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