Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne is an Oscar-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter. His films are best known for their dark humor and satirical depictions of contemporary American society. While his personal Oscar wins and nominations have come in recognition for his work on the films The Descendants, Election, and Sideways, he served as director, producer, or screenwriter on several other notable Oscar nominees, including About Schmidt (in which he directed two Oscar-nominated performances), and The Savages (which he produced).
==Academy Award Wins ==
; 77th Academy Awards, 2005
: Best Adapted Screenplay for Sideways (shared with Jim Taylor)
==Academy Award Nominations ==
; 72nd Academy Awards, 1999
: Best Adapted Screenplay for Election (shared with Jim Taylor)
; 77th Academy Awards, 2005
: Best Director for Sideways
; 84th Academy Awards, 2012
: Best Adapted Screenplay for The Descendants (shared with Nat Faxon, Jim Rash)
: Best Director for The Descendants
: Best Picture for The Descendants (shared with Jim Burke, Jim Taylor)
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