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Alan Ball
(playwright)
Alan Ball is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his darkly comedic and drama film scripts, particularly American Beauty (1999), a dramedy which won five Academy Awards, and the television series Six Feet Under (2001-2005). He is also known for creating and executive producing the True Blood (2008-2014) and Here and Now (2018) HBO series. Ball was an award-winning playwright in the theater community before making his mark as a popular Hollywood film and television writer. His awards include several Academy Awards and Emmy Awards.
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