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Stephen J. Rivele(1949-2024)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Stephen J. Rivele was born on 6 May 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Nixon (1995), Pawn Sacrifice (2014) and Like Dandelion Dust (2009). He died on 17 May 2024 in Pasadena, California, USA.
BornMay 6, 1949
DiedMay 17, 2024(75)
BornMay 6, 1949
DiedMay 17, 2024(75)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Anthony Hopkins in Nixon (1995)
Nixon
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1995
Tobey Maguire in Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
Pawn Sacrifice
7.0
  • Writer
  • 2014
Mira Sorvino, Barry Pepper, Cole Hauser, Kate Levering, and Maxwell Perry Cotton in Like Dandelion Dust (2009)
Like Dandelion Dust
7.0
  • Writer
  • 2009
Will Smith in Ali (2001)
Ali
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2001

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Writer



  • The Cop Who Would Be King
    • writer
    • In Development
  • Sea Isle
    • Writer
    • Pre-production
  • Triangle
    • Writer
    • Pre-production



  • Birth of the Dragon (2016)
    Birth of the Dragon
    5.7
    • written by
    • 2016
  • Miles Ahead (2015)
    Miles Ahead
    6.4
    • story
    • 2015
  • Tobey Maguire in Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
    Pawn Sacrifice
    7.0
    • story
    • 2014
  • Mira Sorvino, Barry Pepper, Cole Hauser, Kate Levering, and Maxwell Perry Cotton in Like Dandelion Dust (2009)
    Like Dandelion Dust
    7.0
    • screenplay
    • 2009
  • Ed Harris and Diane Kruger in Copying Beethoven (2006)
    Copying Beethoven
    6.7
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Will Smith in Ali (2001)
    Ali
    6.7
    • screenplay
    • 2001
  • Anthony Hopkins in Nixon (1995)
    Nixon
    7.0
    • written by
    • 1995
  • Volton: Electricity from the Inside Out
    Video
    • concept by
    • 1990
  • Frozen in Time
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Elements of Gold
    • Writer
    • 1985

Producer



  • Birth of the Dragon (2016)
    Birth of the Dragon
    5.7
    • producer (produced by)
    • 2016
  • Miles Ahead (2015)
    Miles Ahead
    6.4
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Tobey Maguire in Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
    Pawn Sacrifice
    7.0
    • executive producer
    • 2014
  • Ed Harris and Diane Kruger in Copying Beethoven (2006)
    Copying Beethoven
    6.7
    • producer
    • 2006

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  • Born
    • May 6, 1949
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • May 17, 2024
    • Pasadena, California, USA
  • Other works
    He and Christopher Wilkinson have written several other scripts in development including a rewrite of the sci-fi thriller "Gemini Man", a draft of the remake of "A Star Is Born", when Oliver Stone was attached, and a biopic of "Dimaggio". They've also sold a script set in the 1800s.
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    • 1 Interview

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