Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘The Pianist,’ dies at 85

He also was nominated for Oscars for his screenplays for “The Dresser” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” The South Africa native received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2010.

Writer Ronald Harwood kisses the best adapted screenplay Oscar for his movie "The Pianist" at the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, March 23, 2003

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 05:38

Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘The Pianist,’ dies at 85

He also was nominated for Oscars for his screenplays for “The Dresser” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” The South Africa native received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2010.

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Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘The Pianist,’ dies at 85

He also was nominated for Oscars for his screenplays for “The Dresser” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” The South Africa native received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2010.

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