David Franzoni

David Franzoni
Born (1947-03-04) March 4, 1947
Alma materUniversity of Vermont
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, producer
Years active1980–present
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Picture
Gladiator (2000)
BAFTA Award for Best Film
Gladiator (2000)

David Harold Franzoni (born March 4, 1947) is an American screenwriter and film producer. He conceived the story for, co-wrote and co-produced the 2000 film Gladiator, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and won the Academy Award for Best Picture. His other screenplays include King Arthur (2004), Amistad (1997), and Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986).