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Bacall was born in [[Los Angeles, California]] to a family of Sicilian descent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Houx|first=Damon|url=http://screencrave.com/2012-03-12/1-1-interview-michael-bacall-on-21-jump-steet-and-project-x|title=1-1 Interview: Michael Bacall on 21 Jump Steet and Project X|publisher=Screencrave.com|date=2012-03-12|accessdate=2014-08-24}}</ref> He acted in movies and television from an early age.
Bacall was born in [[Los Angeles, California]] to a family of Sicilian descent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Houx|first=Damon|url=http://screencrave.com/2012-03-12/1-1-interview-michael-bacall-on-21-jump-steet-and-project-x|title=1-1 Interview: Michael Bacall on 21 Jump Steet and Project X|publisher=Screencrave.com|date=2012-03-12|accessdate=2014-08-24}}</ref> He acted in movies and television from an early age.


Turning to writing in the 2000s, he co-wrote and co-starred in ''[[Manic (film)|Manic]]''. As of 2007, Bacall has sold a number of scripts to [[Major film studios|major studios]], including ''Psycho Funky Chimp'' and ''In Search of Captain Zero''.<ref>{{cite news|title=10 Screenwriters to Watch: Michael Bacall|work=Variety|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1|accessdate=June 25, 2007|first=Matthew|last=Ross|date=June 21, 2007}}</ref>
Turning to writing in the 2000s, he co-wrote and co-starred in ''[[Manic (2001 film)|Manic]]''. As of 2007, Bacall has sold a number of scripts to [[Major film studios|major studios]], including ''Psycho Funky Chimp'' and ''In Search of Captain Zero''.<ref>{{cite news|title=10 Screenwriters to Watch: Michael Bacall|work=Variety|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1|accessdate=June 25, 2007|first=Matthew|last=Ross|date=June 21, 2007}}</ref>


In June 2007, [[New Line]] announced that Bacall would be writing a feature adaptation of the documentary ''[[The King of Kong]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Line moves forward on 'Kong'|work=Variety|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117966274.html?categoryid=13&cs=1|accessdate=June 25, 2007|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=June 4, 2007}}</ref> He co-wrote the adaptation of the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[graphic novel]] series [[Scott Pilgrim]], ''[[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]'', with its director, [[Edgar Wright]].<ref name=date>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1|title=Michael Bacall – 10 Screenwriters to Watch|work=Matthew Ross|accessdate=April 4, 2008|date=June 21, 2007}}</ref>
In June 2007, [[New Line]] announced that Bacall would be writing a feature adaptation of the documentary ''[[The King of Kong]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Line moves forward on 'Kong'|work=Variety|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117966274.html?categoryid=13&cs=1|accessdate=June 25, 2007|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=June 4, 2007}}</ref> He co-wrote the adaptation of the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[graphic novel]] series [[Scott Pilgrim]], ''[[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]'', with its director, [[Edgar Wright]].<ref name=date>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967391.html?categoryid=2607&cs=1|title=Michael Bacall – 10 Screenwriters to Watch|work=Matthew Ross|accessdate=April 4, 2008|date=June 21, 2007}}</ref>
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*1997: ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' – ''[[Some Assembly Required (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)|"Some Assembly Required"]]'' as Eric Gittleson
*1997: ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' – ''[[Some Assembly Required (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)|"Some Assembly Required"]]'' as Eric Gittleson
*2000: ''[[Urban Legends: Final Cut]]'' as Dirk Reynolds
*2000: ''[[Urban Legends: Final Cut]]'' as Dirk Reynolds
*2001: ''[[Manic (film)|Manic]]'' as Chad
*2001: ''[[Manic (2001 film)|Manic]]'' as Chad
*2004: ''[[Undertow (2004 film)|Undertow]]'' as Jacob
*2004: ''[[Undertow (2004 film)|Undertow]]'' as Jacob
*2007: ''[[Grindhouse (film)|Grindhouse]]'' – ''[[Death Proof]]'' as Omar
*2007: ''[[Grindhouse (film)|Grindhouse]]'' – ''[[Death Proof]]'' as Omar
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===Screenwriting===
===Screenwriting===
*2001: ''[[Manic (film)|Manic]]''
*2001: ''[[Manic (2001 film)|Manic]]''
*2003: ''[[Bookies (film)|Bookies]]''
*2003: ''[[Bookies (film)|Bookies]]''
*2010: ''[[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]''
*2010: ''[[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]''

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Michael Bacall
Born
Michael Stephen Buccellato

(1973-04-19) April 19, 1973 (age 51)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter
Years active1985—present

Michael Bacall (born Michael Stephen Buccellato;[1] April 19, 1973)[2] is an American screenwriter and actor, known for having co-written the films Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 21 Jump Street, and Project X.

Life and career

Bacall was born in Los Angeles, California to a family of Sicilian descent.[3] He acted in movies and television from an early age.

Turning to writing in the 2000s, he co-wrote and co-starred in Manic. As of 2007, Bacall has sold a number of scripts to major studios, including Psycho Funky Chimp and In Search of Captain Zero.[4]

In June 2007, New Line announced that Bacall would be writing a feature adaptation of the documentary The King of Kong.[5] He co-wrote the adaptation of the Canadian graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, with its director, Edgar Wright.[6]

Filmography

Acting

Screenwriting

References

  1. ^ Praudeau, Michel (April 6, 1989). "SUR LE TOURNAGE DE "BANDINI" L'enfance de John Fante". Le Monde. France. Retrieved August 26, 2009.: "Le petit Michael Bucellato qui a choisi le pseudo de Michael Bacall..."
  2. ^ "California Birth Index, 1905-1995". familytreelegends.com.
  3. ^ Houx, Damon (March 12, 2012). "1-1 Interview: Michael Bacall on 21 Jump Steet and Project X". Screencrave.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  4. ^ Ross, Matthew (June 21, 2007). "10 Screenwriters to Watch: Michael Bacall". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2007.
  5. ^ McNary, Dave (June 4, 2007). "New Line moves forward on 'Kong'". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2007.
  6. ^ "Michael Bacall – 10 Screenwriters to Watch". Matthew Ross. June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 4, 2008.
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