Barry Morrow Net Worth is $16 Million Barry Morrow Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Barry Morrow is an Emmy and Academy Award winning writer/producer best known for his original story and screenplay for the 1988 Best Picture, "Rain Man (1988)". Morrow's autobiographical story, "Bill (1981)", starring Dennis Quaid and the late Mickey Rooney, was hailed by the New York Times as Rooney's most enduring role in his 90 year career.
Date Of Birth June 12, 1948 Place Of Birth Austin, Minnesota, USA Profession Writer, Producer, Actor Star Sign Gemini
# Fact 1 His son, Clay Morrow , won an Emmy Award for animation short writing for Mickey Mouse: 'O Sole Minnie (2013). 2 Became legal guardian of Bill Sackter , who spent 44 years in a state institution for the mentally-retarded. 3 Father of Emmy-winning writer Clay Morrow . 4 Has lectured in China, Taiwan, and Japan for over 16 years. 5 Partnered with producer Richard Heus for eight years under a Sony overall deal. 6 Gifted his Emmy and Oscar to civic institutions to help raise disability awareness. 7 Met Kim Peek , his inspiration for Rain Man (1988), while attending a disabilities conference in Arlington, Texas, in 1984. 8 Pitched a no-hitter in Little League, and his Babe Ruth League team won the Minnesota state championship. 9 Received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne. 10 Bungee-jumped from an airport tower in a failed attempt to overcome an aversion to heights. 11 An avid golfer who plays with 90-year-old hickory clubs.
Writer Title Year Status Character Smitten! 2016 completed Remember Sunday 2013 TV Movie teleplay Mercy of the Sea 2003 writer Race the Sun 1996 written by Gospa 1995 Christmas on Division Street 1991 TV Movie written by The Karen Carpenter Story 1989 TV Movie written by Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story 1988 TV Movie written by Rain Man 1988 screenplay / story A Conspiracy of Love 1987 TV Movie Bill: On His Own 1983 TV Movie written by Bill 1981 TV Movie story
Producer Title Year Status Character Smitten! 2016 producer completed Behind the Mask 1999 TV Movie executive producer Race the Sun 1996 producer The Disappearance of Vonnie 1994 TV Movie executive producer Christmas on Division Street 1991 TV Movie executive producer Switched at Birth 1991 TV Movie executive producer
Actor Title Year Status Character Christmas on Division Street 1991 TV Movie Homeless Person (uncredited) Bill: On His Own 1983 TV Movie Narrator (voice, uncredited) Bill 1981 TV Movie Narrator (voice, uncredited)
Director Title Year Status Character Smitten! 2016 completed
Cinematographer Title Year Status Character A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story 2008 Documentary
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character Gu bao zhi wen 2014 creative consultant
Thanks Title Year Status Character Marley 2012 Documentary special thanks
Self Title Year Status Character A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story 2008 Documentary Himself The Real Rain Man 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself Lifting the Fog: A Look Into the Mysteries of Autism 2004 Video documentary short Himself The Journey of Rain Man 2004 Video documentary short Himself The 61st Annual Academy Awards 1989 TV Special Himself - Winner: Best Original Screenplay The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1982 TV Special Himself - Winner: Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1982 TV Special documentary Himself
Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1989 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Rain Man (1988) 1982 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special Bill (1981)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1991 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special and Miniseries Switched at Birth (1991) 1990 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Screenplay - Original Rain Man (1988) 1989 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Rain Man (1988) 1989 David David di Donatello Awards Best Foreign Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera) Rain Man (1988) 1989 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Rain Man (1988)
Known for movies Rain Man (1988) as Writer
Remember Sunday (2013) as Writer
Race the Sun (1996) as Writer
Bill (1981) as Writer