George Nolfi was born on the 10th of June 1968 in Boston. He graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in public policy before earning a Marshall Scholarship to study philosophy at Oxford University.
What career did George Nolfi pursue after selling his first spec script Pathfinder?
George Nolfi changed his entire career path away from politics and academia after selling his first spec script called Pathfinder during a three-studio bidding war in 1997. This financial success convinced him to leave his PhD program in political science at UCLA to focus on screenwriting.
Which films did George Nolfi write or co-write featuring Matt Damon?
George Nolfi wrote and directed The Adjustment Bureau in 2011, which stars Matt Damon alongside Emily Blunt. He also returned to the franchise to co-write Bourne Ultimatum in 2007 alongside Tony Gilroy and Scott Z. Burns.
How many seasons did the television series Allegiance run for on NBC?
The espionage television series Allegiance ran for one season on NBC starting in 2015. George Nolfi created the show, served as executive producer, directed four episodes, and wrote two episodes based on the Israeli series The Gordin Cell.
When did The Banker win an award at the NAACP Image Awards?
In March 2021, The Banker won Outstanding Independent Motion Picture at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. The film starred Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson and was based on a true story about two African American businessmen who overcame racism and redlining.