John Logan (writer)

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John David Gynn Logan (b. 24 September 1961) is a American screenwriter.

Logan grew up an Army brat and attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1983. He worked as a playwright in Chicago before turning to screenwriting. One of his plays, Never the Sinner, tells the story of the infamous Leopold and Loeb case.

Logan's screenplays include Bats, Any Given Sunday, RKO 281, Gladiator (with William Nicholson and David Franzoni), The Time Machine, Tornado!, Star Trek: Nemesis, The Last Samurai, and The Aviator. He has two Academy Award nominations.

Logan lives in Malibu, California with his longtime companion.

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