Joan Tewkesbury

Writer

Born: April 8, 1936 (age 90)
From: Redlands, California, USA

Joan Tewkesbury (born April 8, 1936) is an American film and television director, screenwriter, playwright, author, producer, choreographer and actress. She had a long association with the celebrated director Robert Altman, writing the screenplays for Thieves Like Us (1974), and Nashville (1975), widely regarded as "Altman's masterpiece", and which earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for…

Filmography (25)

Breakdown: 1975 (2025)
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Way Out on a Limb (2016)
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Way Out on a Limb (2016)
The Making of 'Nashville' (2013)
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
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Altman on His Own Terms (2000)
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Scattering Dad (1998)
Director
Robert Altman: Giggle And Give In (1996)
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On Promised Land (1994)
Director
Strangers (1992)
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The Player (1992)
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Wild Texas Wind (1991)
Director
Sudie and Simpson (1990)
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Cold Sassy Tree (1989)
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Calling the Shots (1988)
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The Acorn People (1981)
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The Tenth Month (1979)
Director
Old Boyfriends (1979)
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Nashville (1975)
Tom's Lover / Kenny's Mother (uncredited) (voice)
Thieves Like Us (1974)
Lady in Train Station
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
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Man's Favorite Sport? (1964)
Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
Peter Pan (1960)
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Peter Pan (1956)
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Peter Pan (1955)
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