Anthony Joseph Gilroy (born 11 September 1956) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker. He wrote the screenplays for the Jason Bourne series starring Matt Damon. He has been nominated for an Academy Award for his direction and script for Michael Clayton, starring George Clooney. Gilroy is currently filming Duplicity staring Clive Owen.
Gilroy was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of Ruth Dorothy (née Gaydos), a sculptor and writer, and Frank D. Gilroy, a playwright. He is the brother of screenwriters John Gilroy and Dan Gilroy.
Gilroy has written many scripts for film, starting with the script for Dolores Claiborne in 1995. His next script was Devil's Advocate in 1997. He also wrote the script for Armaggedon, which was the highest grossing film of 1998. Gilroy's next script was Proof of Life in 2000. In 2002, 2003, and 2007 he wrote the screenplays for The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum. Also in 2007, he wrote and directed the film Michael Clayton, which was nominated for an Academy Award. In 2009, Gilroy plans to write and direct the film Duplicity, starring Clive Owen, Julia Roberts and Tom Wilkinson.
Gilroy's directorial debut was in 2007, when he directed the film Michael Clayton, which his brother John Gilroy edited. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. The film only won one Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film did not win any other Academy Award against the movie No Country for Old Men, which also won Best Picture. The film was also a box-office success, grossing 86 million dollars worldwide. Gilroy's next film will be called Duplicity, which will out in 2009. Gilroy will also write the screenplay of the film. Clive Owen, Julia Roberts and Tom Wilkinson will star in the movie Duplicity. Gilroy's brother, John Gilroy will also produce the film.
