Eric Roth

Eric Roth

80 · Born: Mar 22, 1945

2011

Personal Details

BornMar 22, 1945 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Debra Greenfield

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Linda Jean Roth

    ( Dec 8, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Acclaimed screenwriter Eric Roth has garnered widespread recognition for his outstanding contributions to the world of cinema, including a coveted Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his masterful work on the iconic film "Forrest Gump". Moreover, he has received multiple nominations for his screenplays, including those for "The Insider", "Munich", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "A Star is Born", and "Dune".

In addition to his impressive body of work, Roth has also penned several other notable films, such as "Mr. Kurosawa's Rhapsody in August", "The Horse Whisperer", "Ali", and "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close", which was a Best Picture nominee. Furthermore, he has demonstrated his versatility as a producer, overseeing the critically acclaimed film "Mank", which was also a Best Picture nominee.

Throughout his illustrious career, Roth has been honored with the prestigious WGA Laurel Award for Lifetime Achievement, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of screenwriting.

Career

2025
Bunny
Bunny as Franklin
2024
Here
Here as Screenplay
2021
Dune
Dune as Screenplay
2018
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Screenplay
2015
Ellis
Ellis as Screenplay
2008
2007
Lucky You
Lucky You as Story, Screenplay
2006
2005
Munich
Munich as Screenplay
2001
Ali
Ali as Screenplay
1999
The Insider
The Insider as Screenplay
1998
1997
The Postman
The Postman as Screenplay
1994
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump as Screenplay
1993
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones as Story, Screenplay
1988
1987
Suspect
Suspect as Screenplay
1975