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John Gatins

Apr 16, 1968 (57 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

John Gatins (born April 16, 1968) is an American screenwriter, director, and actor. For writing the drama film Flight (2012), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Gatins made his directorial feature debut by filming his screenplay for Dreamer (2005). He also wrote or co-wrote Coach Carter (2005), Real Steel (2011), Kong: Skull Island, and Power Rangers (2017). As an actor, he has collaborated three times with Eddie Murphy on Norbit (2007), Meet Dave (2008), and A Thousand Words (2012).

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Known For

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Real Steel
Kingpin
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Norbit
Attendant
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Need for Speed
Air Force Pilot
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A Thousand Words
Valet
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Gods and Monsters
Kid Saylor (uncredited)
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The Power of the Present
Self - Screenwriter (2017)
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Lying and Stealing
Aton
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Leprechaun 3
Scott
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Big Fat Liar
Tow Truck Driver
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Meet Dave
Air Traffic Controller

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