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Joan Tewkesbury is an American film and television director, screenwriter, producer and actress. She had a long association with the celebrated director Robert Altman, and wrote the screenplays for two of his films, Thieves Like Us (1974) and Nashville (1975). Nashville has been called "Altman's masterpiece", and Tewkesbury's screenplay was widely honored including a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. Beyond the work with Altman, Tewkesbury has directed and written many television movies and episodes for television series.
Tewkesbury is the author of the novel Ebba and the Green Dresses of Olivia Gomez in a Time of Conflict and War.
Born
Wednesday, 08 April 1936
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling | Self | 2023 |
| Sundance Directors Lab | Self | 2009 |
| Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood | Self | 2003 |
| The Directors | Self | 1999 |
| The Player | Joan Tewkesbury | 1992 |
| Calling the Shots | Self | 1988 |
| Nashville | Tom's Lover / Kenny's Mother | 1975 |
| Thieves Like Us | Lady in Train Station | 1974 |
| McCabe & Mrs. Miller | Townsperson | 1971 |
| Crazy World, Crazy People | (as Joan Maguire) | 1968 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling | Self | 2023 |
| Sundance Directors Lab | Self | 2009 |
| Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood | Self | 2003 |
| The Directors | Self | 1999 |
| The Player | Joan Tewkesbury | 1992 |
| Calling the Shots | Self | 1988 |
| Nashville | Tom's Lover / Kenny's Mother | 1975 |
| Thieves Like Us | Lady in Train Station | 1974 |
| McCabe & Mrs. Miller | Townsperson | 1971 |
| Crazy World, Crazy People | (as Joan Maguire) | 1968 |
| The Long, Hot Summer | Hannah | 1965 |
| The Tycoon | Mrs. Clark | 1964 |
| Man's Favorite Sport? | Woman in Elevator | 1964 |
| It's a Man's World | Mrs. Belknap | 1962 |
| Peter Pan | Ostrich | 1960 |
| My Three Sons | Aunt Harriet | 1960 |
| Peter Pan | Ostrich | 1955 |
| Producers' Showcase | Ostrich | 1954 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Guardian | 2001 |
| Felicity | 1998 |
| Nothing Sacred | 1997 |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 |
| On Promised Land | 1994 |
| Picket Fences | 1992 |
| Wild Texas Wind | 1991 |
| Sudie and Simpson | 1990 |
| Northern Exposure | 1990 |
| Shannon's Deal | 1990 |
| Cold Sassy Tree | 1989 |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | 1989 |
| CBS Summer Playhouse | 1987 |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1985 |
| The Acorn People | 1981 |
| Old Boyfriends | 1979 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Guardian | 2001 |
| CBS Summer Playhouse | 1987 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
