Steven E. de Souza
Steven E. de Souza (born November 17, 1947 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) is an American screenwriter , producer and director.
biography
De Souza attended Pennsylvania State University . He has written for the television series The Six Million Dollar Man , The Seven Million Dollar Woman , Knight Rider, and Tales from the Crypt . In the 1980s, he wrote the scripts for successful films such as Just 48 Hours or Die Hard .
He made his debut as a director in 1973 with the film Arnold's Wrecking Co. In 2003 he wrote the story for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life . His daughter Amy De Souza works as a casting assistant in the film business.
Awards (selection)
- In 1989 he received an Edgar Allan Poe Award for the screenplay for Die Hard . In 1983 he was nominated for 48 hours only .
- In 1992 he was awarded the Golden Raspberry for the screenplay for Hudson Hawk - The Master Thief .
- In 1995 he received another Golden Raspberry for the screenplay of Flintstones - The Flintstones .
Filmography (selection)
As a screenwriter
- 1982: only 48 hours ( 48 Hrs. )
- 1985: The Phantom Command ( Commando )
- 1987: Jumpin 'Jack Flash
- 1987: Running Man ( The Running Man )
- 1988: Die Hard ( Die Hard )
- 1990: Die Hard 2 ( Die Hard 2: Die Harder )
- 1991: Hudson Hawk - The Master Thief ( Hudson Hawk )
- 1991: Ricochet - The Impact ( Ricochet )
- 1994: Flintstones - The Flintstones ( The Flintstones )
- 1994: Beverly Hills Cop III
- 1994: Street Fighter - The Ultimate Battle ( Street Fighter: The Movie )
- 1995: Judge Dredd
- 1997: Knock Off
- 2004: Blast - Nobody escapes terrorism ( Blast )
As a director
- 1994: Street Fighter: The Movie
- 2000: Possessed by the Devil ( Possessed , TV movie)
Web links
- Steven E. de Souza in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | De Souza, Steven E. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter, producer, and director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 17, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |