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Melissa Mathison(1950-2015)

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Melissa Mathison
Melissa Mathison was born on 3 June 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for E.T., l'extra-terrestre (1982), Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant (2016) and Kundun (1997). She was married to Harrison Ford. She died on 4 November 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 3, 1950
DiedNovember 4, 2015(65)
BornJune 3, 1950
DiedNovember 4, 2015(65)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T., l'extra-terrestre (1982)
E.T., l'extra-terrestre
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1982
Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant (2016)
Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant
6.3
  • Writer
  • 2016
Kundun (1997)
Kundun
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1997
La Quatrième Dimension (1983)
La Quatrième Dimension
6.5
  • Writer(segment "two", as Josh Rogan)
  • 1983

Credits

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Writer

  • Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant (2016)
    Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant
    6.3
    • screenplay by
    • 2016
  • Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure (2001)
    Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure
    4.2
    Video Game
    • character: E.T.
    • 2001
  • Kundun (1997)
    Kundun
    7.0
    • written by
    • 1997
  • Litefoot and Hal Scardino in L'Indien du placard (1995)
    L'Indien du placard
    6.0
    • screenplay
    • 1995
  • Benny Gibson in Son of the Morning Star (1991)
    Son of the Morning Star
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • teleplay
    • 1991
  • E.T. Phone Home! (1983)
    E.T. Phone Home!
    1.4
    Video Game
    • writer
    • 1983
  • La Quatrième Dimension (1983)
    La Quatrième Dimension
    6.5
    • screenplay by (segment "two", as Josh Rogan)
    • 1983
  • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    1.8
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1982
  • Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T., l'extra-terrestre (1982)
    E.T., l'extra-terrestre
    7.9
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Teri Garr, Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz, and Griffin O'Neal in The Escape Artist (1982)
    The Escape Artist
    6.1
    • screenplay
    • 1982
  • L'Étalon noir (1979)
    L'Étalon noir
    7.4
    • screenplay
    • 1979

Producer

  • Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant (2016)
    Le BGG : Le Bon Gros Géant
    6.3
    • associate producer
    • 2016
  • Kundun (1997)
    Kundun
    7.0
    • co-producer
    • 1997
  • Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T., l'extra-terrestre (1982)
    E.T., l'extra-terrestre
    7.9
    • associate producer
    • 1982

Additional Crew

  • Ponyo sur la falaise (2008)
    Ponyo sur la falaise
    7.6
    • storyline consultant: English dubbed version
    • 2008
  • Apocalypse Now (1979)
    Apocalypse Now
    8.4
    • executive assistant
    • 1979

Videos1

In Memoriam: 2015
Video 2:42
In Memoriam: 2015

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Melissa
  • Height
    • 1.80 m
  • Born
    • June 3, 1950
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • November 4, 2015
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(neuroendocrine cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Harrison FordMarch 14, 1983 - January 6, 2004 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Malcolm Ford
  • Other works
    Author of book, "Lennox", June 2002, Little/Brown publishing
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Two children with Harrison Ford: son, Malcolm Ford (b. 10 March 1987) and daughter, Georgia Ford (b. 30 June 1990).

FAQ

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  • When did Melissa Mathison die?
    November 4, 2015
  • How did Melissa Mathison die?
    Neuroendocrine cancer
  • How old was Melissa Mathison when she died?
    65 years old
  • Where did Melissa Mathison die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Melissa Mathison born?
    June 3, 1950

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