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Erin Cressida Wilson

Known For
Writing
Born
February 12, 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA
Active Years
1982–2025 (44 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Writing Born Feb 12, 1964 San Francisco, California, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1982–2025
44 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Task: Write a factual identity profile of Erin Cressida Wilson (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
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Name: Erin Cressida Wilson.
Born: February 12, 1964.
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA.
Professions: American playwright, screenwriter, professor, and author.
Known for: Writing.
Credits: 14 known credits.
Works:
Secretary (2002): Adapted from a short story by Mary Gaitskill. Won Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006): Starring Nicole Kidman.
Chloe (2009): Erotic thriller directed by Atom Egoyan (remake of the 2003 French film Nathalie...).
Men, Women & Children (2014): Drama co-written with director Jason Reitman (from the novel by Chad Kultgen).
The Girl on the Train (2016): Mystery thriller.
Draft 1: Erin Cressida Wilson is an American playwright, screenwriter, professor, and author born on February 12, 1964, in San Francisco, California. She is known for her writing credits, which include 14 works. Wilson adapted the 2002 film Secretary from a short story by Mary Gaitskill, a project that earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Her other screenplay credits include the 2006 film Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, starring Nicole Kidman, and the 2009 erotic thriller Chloe, directed by Atom Egoyan. She also co-wrote the 2014

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Erin Cressida Wilson (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Erin Cressida Wilson.
Born: February 12, 1964.
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA.
Professions: American playwright, screenwriter, professor, and author.
Known for: Writing.
Known Credits: 14.
Specific Works/Achievements:
Secretary (2002): Adapted from a short story by Mary Gaitskill. Won Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006): Screenplay writer, starring Nicole Kidman.
Chloe (2009): Erotic thriller, screenplay writer, directed by Atom Egoyan (remake of 2003 French film Nathalie...).
Men, Women & Children (2014): Drama, co-written with director Jason Reitman (from the novel by Chad Kultgen).
The Girl on the Train (2016): Mystery thriller, screenplay writer.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early recognition.
Erin Cressida Wilson is an American playwright, screenwriter, professor, and author born on February 12, 1964, in San Francisco, California. She is recognized for her work in writing, with 14 known credits. Wilson gained recognition for the 2002 film Secretary, which she adapted from a short story by Mary Gaitskill. This film earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and received critical acclaim.
Paragraph 2: Subsequent filmography.
Her subsequent screenwriting credits include the 2006 film Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, which stars Nicole Kidman. In 2009, she wrote the screenplay for the erotic thriller Chloe, directed by Atom Egoyan; this film is a remake of the 2003 French film Nathalie.... Wilson also co-wrote the 2014 drama Men, Women & Children with director Jason Reitman, based on the novel by Chad Kultgen. Her writing credits also include the 2016 mystery thriller The Girl on the Train.
Drafting check:
"Erin Cressida Wilson is an American playwright, screenwriter, professor, and author born on February 12, 1964, in San Francisco, California. She is recognized for her work in writing, with 14 known credits. Wilson gained recognition for the 2002 film Secretary, which she adapted from a short story by Mary Gaitskill. This film earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and received critical acclaim." (66 words)
"Her subsequent screenwriting credits include the 2006 film Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, which stars Nicole Kidman. In 2009, she wrote the screenplay for the erotic thriller Chloe, directed by Atom Egoyan; this film is a remake of the 2003 French film Nathalie.... Wilson also co-wrote the 2014 drama Men, Women & Children with director Jason Reitman, based on the novel by Chad Kultgen. Her writing credits also include the 2016 mystery thriller The Girl on the Train." (83 words)
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Career timeline

Snow White · ScreenplayEleanor the Great · Executive Producer
The Girl on the Train · Screenplay
Men, Women & Children · Screenplay
Stoker · Additional WritingCall Me Crazy: A Five Film · WriterWalking Stories · Writer
Chloe · ScreenplayChloe · Associate Producer
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus · Screenplay
SecretarySecretary · Screenplay
Above Suspicion
Darrow
American Playhouse

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Erin Cressida Wilson best known for?

Erin Cressida Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Snow White (2025), Eleanor the Great (2025), The Girl on the Train (2016), Men, Women & Children (2014).

When and where was Erin Cressida Wilson born?

Erin Cressida Wilson was born on February 12, 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA.

How many credits does Erin Cressida Wilson have?

Erin Cressida Wilson has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.

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16credits
15films
1TV series
1982–2025active years

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