Bill Condon
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 22, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2025 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 52 credits in database
Biography
Bill Condon is an American director and screenwriter born on October 22, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for directing and/or writing numerous successful and acclaimed films. Condon has received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, winning for one of the films. He is a male director with 36 known credits. Condon is also known by the names William Condon and 빌 콘돈. His known credits include films such as Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, Dreamgirls, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, and Beauty and the Beast.
Career overview
Bill Condon is a director and screenwriter known for his work on numerous successful films. He has directed and written several notable movies, including Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, Dreamgirls, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, and Beauty and the Beast. Condon has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, one of which he won for Gods and Monsters.
Condon's directing credits include a wide range of films. He has worked on projects that showcase his versatility as a director. Condon's ability to adapt to different genres and styles has contributed to his success in the film industry. His films often receive critical acclaim and are well-received by audiences.
Condon's career as a director spans several decades, with his first notable films emerging in the late 20th century. He has continued to work in the film industry, directing and writing a variety of successful movies. Condon's contributions to the world of cinema have been recognized through his Academy Award nomination and win.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Director
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Executive Producer
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Writer
- Come from Away (2021) Producer
- The Good Liar (2019) Director
- The Good Liar (2019) Producer
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) Director
- The Greatest Showman (2017) Screenplay
- Mr. Holmes (2015) Director
- The Fifth Estate (2013) Director
- Forever: Filming Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2013) as self
- Forever: The filming of Breaking Dawn - part 2 (2013) as Self
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) Director
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) Director
- The Big C (2010) Director
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) as Self
- Shortcut to Happiness (2007) Screenplay
- Dreamgirls (2006) Screenplay
- Dreamgirls (2006) Director
- Kinsey (2004) Director
- Kinsey (2004) Writer
- Chicago (2002) Screenplay
- Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) as Self
- The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) as Self
- The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) as Self
- She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) as Self
- Gods and Monsters (1998) Director
- Gods and Monsters (1998) Writer
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) Director
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1994) Director
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1994) Co-Executive Producer
- Deadly Relations (1993) Director
- F/X2 (1991) Writer
- Murder 101 (1991) Writer
- Murder 101 (1991) Director
- Dead in the Water (1991) Director
- White Lie (1991) Director
- Sister, Sister (1987) as Priest (uncredited)
- Sister, Sister (1987) Director
- Sister, Sister (1987) Writer
- Strange Invaders (1983) as (uncredited)
- Strange Invaders (1983) Story
- Strange Invaders (1983) Screenplay
- Strange Behavior (1981) as Bryan Morgan
- Strange Behavior (1981) Writer
- Strange Behavior (1981) Associate Producer
- The Oscars (1953) Producer
- The Oscars (1953) Writer
- The Road Home Director
- Marley Director
- Marley Screenplay
- Untitled George Clinton Biopic Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Condon best known for?
Bill Condon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025), Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025), Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025), Come from Away (2021).
When and where was Bill Condon born?
Bill Condon was born on October 22, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bill Condon have?
Bill Condon has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is Bill Condon's background in cinema and television?
Bill Condon is an American director and screenwriter born on October 22, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for directing and/or writing numerous successful and acclaimed films. Condon has received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, winning for one of the films. He is a m...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Strange Behavior (1981) as Bryan Morgan — aged about 25
- Sister, Sister (1987) as Priest (uncredited) — aged about 31
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