Tony Gilroy

American screenwriter and director
Person human Q353117
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Summary

Tony Gilroy was born on September 11, 1956[1], in Manhattan[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], and director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,244 views/month, #5,153 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Frank D. Gilroy[8]
  • Mother: Q135268325[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Educated at: Boston University College of Communication[11], Washingtonville High School[12]
  • Award received: Edgar Awards[13]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America, East[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Genre: drama fiction[16], mystery film[17], thriller[18], action film[19], adventure film[20], comedy film[21]
  • Commons category: Tony Gilroy[22]
  • Family name: Gilroy[23]
  • Given name: Tony[24]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Start of work period: 1992[28]
  • Sibling: Dan Gilroy[29], John Gilroy[30]

Why It Matters

Tony Gilroy has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Tony Gilroy born?

Tony Gilroy was born in Manhattan[2].

Who were Tony Gilroy's parents?

Tony Gilroy's father was Frank D. Gilroy[8]. Tony Gilroy's mother was Q135268325[9].

What did Tony Gilroy do for work?

Tony Gilroy worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], and director[6].

Where did Tony Gilroy go to school?

Tony Gilroy was educated at Boston University College of Communication[11] and Washingtonville High School[12].

What awards did Tony Gilroy receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 5d ago · Rudermeister · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 29d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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