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David Magee (born 1962) is an American screenwriter who was nominated for a 2004 Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Finding Neverland. Along with Simon Beaufoy, he wrote the screenplay for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day starring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, which was released in 2008.
David Magee is the bestselling author of Dear William, a memoir of addiction, recovery and loss. He is also a speaker, a creator of wellness programs, and a former media executive and columnist.
David, who is helping establish the Institute from the ground-up, serves as the Magee Institute's Director of Operations and is an active speaker throughout the country on what he learns from students, parents and educators about what's needed now.
Oct 27, 2021 · Dear William, a new memoir by David Magee, tells the story of a family ripped apart by addiction and trauma but rebuilt through love and faith. On sale November 3, the new...
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David Magee is an American screenwriter, producer and actor, known for Life of Pi, Mary Poppins Returns and Finding Neverland. He was born in 1962 in Flint, Michigan and has been nominated for two Oscars.
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David Magee is a columnist, change-maker, and author of Dear William, a national bestseller and award-winning memoir about his son's addiction and his family's history. He also founded the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi.
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Jan 16, 2023 · Learn how David Magee, a two-time Academy Award nominee, became a screenwriter by accident and adapted books and plays into films. Find out his thoughts on improvisation, writing schedules, and working with Tom Hanks.