Bill Condon

Bill Condon earned an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1999 for his critically acclaimed film ‘Gods and Monsters’ (1998), which he also directed. This pivotal achievement followed a series of compelling projects, including his directorial debut ‘Sister, Sister’ (1987). Condon also notably penned the screenplays for independent features such as ‘Strange Behavior’ (1981) and ‘Strange Invaders’ (1983), and contributed to ‘F/X2’ (1991). His work on the screenplay for ‘Murder 101’ (1991) was recognized with an Edgar Award in 1992, demonstrating his prowess in the thriller genre.

He further expanded his directorial experience with films like ‘Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh’ (1995) and ‘The Man Who Wouldn’t Die’ (1994). Following his Oscar win, Condon continued to achieve significant recognition, earning a second Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2003 for the musical ‘Chicago’ (2002), which also garnered him another Edgar Award. He wrote and directed the biographical drama ‘Kinsey’ (2004), a film praised for its insightful treatment of its subject, and received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in 2005 for his work promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

Holmes’ (2015). In 2017, Condon directed Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, a significant commercial success worldwide. The same year, he co-authored the acclaimed screenplay for ‘The Greatest Showman’. Most recently, Condon directed ‘The Good Liar’ (2019) and co-produced ‘Come from Away’ (2021).

His upcoming work includes writing and directing a highly anticipated film adaptation of ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (2025). Condon is a respected member of the Independent Feature Projects (IFP) and actively contributes to the film community by serving on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.