Mark Boal

American journalist, screenwriter and film producer
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Mark Boal

Summary

Mark Boal is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 23, 1973[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film producer[5], journalist[6], film screenwriter[7], and television director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mark Boal's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Mark Boal was born on January 23, 1973[3].
  • Mark Boal held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Mark Boal's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Mark Boal's professions included film producer[5].
  • Mark Boal worked as a journalist[6].
  • Mark Boal's professions included film screenwriter[7].
  • Mark Boal worked as a television director[8].
  • Mark Boal's professions included television actor[11].
  • Mark Boal was educated at Oberlin College[12].
  • Mark Boal was educated at Bronx High School of Science[13].
  • Mark Boal received the Writers Guild of America Award[14].
  • Mark Boal received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[15].
  • Mark Boal received the Academy Award for Best Picture[16].
  • Mark Boal is recorded as male[17].
  • Mark Boal's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Mark Boal's Commons category is recorded as Mark Boal[19].
  • Mark Boal's family name is recorded as Boal[20].
  • Mark Boal's given name is recorded as Mark[21].
  • Mark Boal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[22].
  • Mark Boal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[23].
  • Mark Boal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Picture[24].
  • Mark Boal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Picture[25].
  • Mark Boal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Mark Boal's Commons Creator page is recorded as Mark Boal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Mark Boal… he was born on January 23, 1973[3].

Education

Educated at Oberlin College[12], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Oberlin[31] and Bronx High School of Science[13], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1938[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film producer[5], journalist[6], film screenwriter[7], television director[8], and television actor[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Writers Guild of America Award[14], a cultural prize[35], in United States[36], founded in 1949[37]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[15], an award for best screenplay[38], in United States[39], founded in 1941[40]; and Academy Award for Best Picture[16], an award for best film[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43].

Why It Matters

Mark Boal ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Mark Boal born?

Born in New York City[2], Mark Boal…

What did Mark Boal do for work?

Mark Boal worked as screenwriter[4], film producer[5], journalist[6], film screenwriter[7], and television director[8].

Where did Mark Boal go to school?

Mark Boal was educated at Oberlin College[12] and Bronx High School of Science[13].

What awards did Mark Boal receive?

Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[14], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[15], and Academy Award for Best Picture[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation screenwriter, film producer, journalist +3
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Boal
    Country of citizenship United States
    Award received Writers Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Picture
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