George Gallo

AKA:
George Gallo
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
00/00/1956
Birthplace:
New York, New York
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biography
Screenwriter who after getting lucky with his first script ("Wise Guys", 1986, directed by Brian De Palma) went on to produce and direct. Originally a graphic arts student, Gallo was inspired by Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets" (1973) to take a film appreciation course and got hooked. When the college informed him that in order to switch majors he'd have to do his first year's studies over, he dropped out and wrote "Wise Guys" instead. It took five years to get the screenplay produced; in the meantime Gallo continued writing while supporting himself with odd jobs.

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milestones
Year
Milestone
1986 
First produced screenplay, "Wise Guys", directed by Brian De Palma
1988 
Scripted "Midnight Run", a popular comedy adventure starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin
 
Founded own production company, Sweet Revenge
1991 
Directorial debut, "29th Street", which he also wrote and produced
1994 
Helmed the unsuccessful screen comedy "Trapped in Paradise"
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