Menno Meyjes

About

Screenwriter who, in 1986, was nominated for an Academy Award for penning the screenplay to the acclaimed Steven Spielberg film The Color Purple.

Before Fame

He pursued his creative coursework at the Art Institute of California - San Francisco.

Trivia

He also co-wrote the acclaimed action film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Family Life

He was raised in the Netherlands prior to moving to California.

Associated With

Oprah Winfrey was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in his feature, The Color Purple.