Eric Roth is a renowned American screenwriter, born on March 22, 1945, in the vibrant city of New York. With a remarkable career spanning decades, he has garnered widespread recognition for his outstanding work in the film industry. One of his most notable achievements is winning the prestigious Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the iconic film Forrest Gump, released in 1994. This esteemed honor was not a one-time occurrence, as Roth has also co-written the screenplays for other critically acclaimed films, including The Insider, Munich, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Dune, all of which received Oscar nominations.
Born to a family of creatives, Roth's parents, Miriam "Mimi" and Leon Roth, instilled in him a passion for storytelling. His mother, a talented individual with a background in teaching, studio executive work, and radio writing, undoubtedly played a significant role in nurturing Roth's artistic side. His father, a university teacher and film producer, also contributed to Roth's development as a screenwriter.
