Andy Tennant

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Andy Tennant (2011)

Andy Tennant (* 1955 in Chicago , Illinois ) is an American director and screenwriter .

biography

Andy Tennant grew up in Flossmoor , a suburb of Chicago . He studied theater under John Houseman at the University of Southern California . He also received training as a dancer, which gave him appearances in various films, including Grease and its sequel .

He then wrote the script for television films such as Moving Target and What She Doesn't Know , followed by his directorial debut in the television series The Wonder Years (1988), as well as other productions for Parker Lewis - The Cool One from School (1990). In 1995 he was able to celebrate his debut as a film director with the adaptation of "Doppelten Lottchen", Eins und Eins macht Vier , with Kirstie Alley , Steve Guttenberg and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen . This was followed by other romantic comedies such as Fools Rush In - Heart Over Head with Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek , and the Cinderella film Forever and Forever with Drew Barrymore .

In 1999 he brought the story of Anna Leonowens , an English teacher in Thailand , to the screen with Anna and the King . His film adaptation was nominated for an Oscar in 2000 for the best costumes . He then directed the light comedies Sweet Home Alabama and Hitch - The Date Doctor , which was followed by further work for film and television.

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SURNAME Tennant, Andy
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American director and screenwriter
DATE OF BIRTH 1955
PLACE OF BIRTH Chicago , Illinois