John Logan
Biography
John Logan is a male American playwright, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 24, 1961, in San Diego, California, USA. Logan is known for his work as a screenwriter for various films. He has written for notable directors such as Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton, and Sam Mendes. Logan has been involved in the production of several films, including Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Skyfall, and Spectre. He has also worked in the theater, winning a Tony Award. Logan has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won a Golden Globe Award.
Career overview
John Logan is an American playwright, screenwriter, and producer. He has worked on various films, collaborating with notable directors such as Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton, and Sam Mendes. Logan's screenwriting credits include films like Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Skyfall, and Spectre.
Logan has been involved in the production of numerous films, showcasing his versatility as a writer and producer. His work has been recognized in the industry, with three Academy Award nominations to his name. Additionally, he has won a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Logan's career spans multiple genres and collaborations with prominent filmmakers. His work has contributed to the success of various films, solidifying his position as a respected screenwriter and producer. With a diverse range of credits, Logan continues to be a prominent figure in the film industry.
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Full filmography
- Michael (2026) Writer
- Hammer and Beyond: The Jimmy Sangster Legacy (2026) as Himself
- Masques, Monsters and Madmen Part 1: The Drive-in Era (2026) as Self
- Deep Cuts: The Censorship System in the U.S. (2026) as Self
- Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) as Self
- Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow (2022)
- They/Them (2022) Director
- They/Them (2022) Executive Producer
- They/Them (2022) Writer
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) Writer
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) Executive Producer
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) Creator
- Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous (2019) as Himself
- National Theatre Live: Red (2018) Theatre Play
- Alien: Covenant (2017) Screenplay
- Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos (2017) Producer
- No More Lonely People (2017) as Radio Host
- Genius (2016) Producer
- Genius (2016) Screenplay
- Spectre (2015) Screenplay
- Penny Dreadful (2014) Writer
- Penny Dreadful (2014) Creator
- Jamie Marks Is Dead (2014) Executive Producer
- Skyfall (2012) Screenplay
- Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo' (2012) as Self
- Rango (2011) Writer
- Rango (2011) Story
- Hugo (2011) Screenplay
- Coriolanus (2011) Producer
- Coriolanus (2011) Screenplay
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Screenplay
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Producer
- The Aviator (2004) Writer
- The Last Samurai (2003) Screenplay
- The Last Samurai (2003) Story
- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) Writer
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) Screenplay
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) Story
- The Time Machine (2002) Screenplay
- Gladiator (2000) Screenplay
- Any Given Sunday (1999) Screenplay
- Any Given Sunday (1999) Screenstory
- Bats (1999) Screenplay
- RKO 281 (1999) Screenplay
- Tornado! (1996) Screenplay
- Tornado! (1996) Writer
- Untitled Gene Kelly Project Writer
- Untitled Gene Kelly Project Producer
- You Should Be Dancing Writer
- Blood Meridian Writer
- Untitled Hannibal Film Screenplay