Green Book
2018
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Nov 15, 2018 · It was during the late 1980s that Nick Vallelonga told the pair he wanted to make a movie based on their experiences. Shirley’s response: Do it — but “not until after I’m gone,” Vallelonga...
Nov 20, 2018 · Published Nov 20, 2018. Link copied to clipboard. Green Book is a film about black pianist Dr. Don Shirley’s tour of the Deep South in the 1960’s escorted by New York bouncer Tony Vallelonga, who acted as his driver and security, and the unlikely friendship that formed.
Oct 8, 2020 · In Monaco for the Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival, screenwriter, director and actor Nick Vallelonga is still humbled by the success of his 2018 film Green Book. We had the opportunity to discuss with Mr. Vallelonga his latest project, why he likes comedies better than dramas, and what he most looks forward to at the 17th edition of the ...
Dec 18, 2018 · Dec. 18, 2018 5:30 AM PT. Nick Vallelonga: “Green Book” is based on a true story that happened to my father, Frank ‘Tony Lip’ Vallelonga in the early 1960s. A tough, street-smart, New York...
“My father said it was almost on a daily basis they would get stopped, because a white man was driving a black man,” recalls Lip’s son Nick Vallelonga, who has turned their journey into Green...
Jan 7, 2019 · While accepting the award for screenplay, Nick Vallelonga -- whose real-life father is played by Viggo Mortensen in the film -- said, "My father blessed us with this story ... This is surreal." #GreenBookMovie is the winner of 3 #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/SQsvDyHjHp. — Green Book (@greenbookmovie) January 7, 2019.
Nicholas Anthony Vallelonga (born September 13, 1959) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for co-writing and producing the film Green Book, for which he received two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. He also won two Golden Globes in the same categories, as well as the PGA Award for Best Film.
