
October 5, 1956 · 69 years old
Ronald L. Nyswaner (born October 5, 1956) is an American screenwriter and film director. He has been nominated for numerous awards including a Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He is known for his screenplays Smithereens (1982), Philadelphia (1993), The Painted Veil (2006), Fr…

When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small-time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

Dr Walter gets married to the beautiful Kitty but soon finds out that she is cheating on him. Battling his way through problems, he heads to China to fight a dreaded disease spread in a small village.

The arrival of Patrick into Marion and Tom's home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previously.

Decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.

New Jersey police lieutenant Laurel Hester and her registered domestic partner Stacie Andree battle to secure Hester's pension benefits when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.

The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night-club performer.

A fisherman's son goes through medical school with a bad attitude, especially in cadaver class.

In 1901 Pittsburgh, two brothers face death row while claiming their innocence. They form a special bond with the warden's wife, who brings them comfort during their time behind bars.

A talent-challenged girl tries to promote herself to stardom in New York's waning punk music world.

The story of Paul Weaver and his strained relationships with women and his family.

Exposes the scam behind the disastrous school loan crisis.

Against a rich Hollywood backdrop, "Commitment to Life" documents the true story of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles - and how an intrepid group of people living with HIV/AIDS, doctors, movie stars, studio moguls and acti...