William Broyles Jr.

Writer
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Producer

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William Broyles Jr. was born on 8 October 1944 in Houston, Texas, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Apollo 13 (1995), Cast Away (2000) and Flags of Our Fathers (2006). He is married to Andrea Bettina Berndt. They have three children. He was previously married to Linda Purl and Sybil Ann Newman.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 12 nominations total

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Known for

Apollo 13

7.7

Writer

1995

Cast Away

7.8

Writer

2000

Flags of Our Fathers

7.1

Writer

2006

Planet of the Apes

5.7

Writer

2001

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Writer

Six
7.2
TV Series
- created by
- written by (creator)
- 2017–2018
Flags of Our Fathers
7.1
- screenplay
- 2006
Jarhead
7.0
- screenplay (as William D. Broyles Jr.)
- 2005
The Polar Express
6.6
- screenplay
- 2004
Unfaithful
6.7
- screenplay
- 2002
Planet of the Apes
5.7
- screenplay
- 2001
Cast Away
7.8
- written by
- 2000
Entrapment
6.3
- screenplay (as William Broyles)
- 1999
Apollo 13
7.7
- screenplay
- 1995
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth
6.4
TV Mini Series
- teleplay
- 1993
Before the Storm
6.7
TV Movie
- creator
- 1991
China Beach
8.2
TV Series
- creator
- writer
- written by ...
- 1988–1991
Under Cover
5.5
TV Movie
- written by
- 1991

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Alternative names
- William D. Broyles Jr.
Born
- October 8, 1944
- Houston, Texas, USA
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Other works
Article: "Of Lust And Arms", "Playboy" (USA), June 1993, p.94-96+172-173.