R.W. Goodwin

R.W. Goodwin

producer, director, writer

R.W. Goodwin was born on Jul 08, 1944 in Australia. R.W. Goodwin's big-screen debut came with Inside Moves directed by Richard Donner in 1980. R.W. Goodwin is known for A Father's Homecoming directed by R.W. Goodwin, Brenda Bakke stars as Nurse Pitzer and Hope Clarke as Doctor. R.W. Goodwin has got 1 awards and 5 nominations so far. The most recent award R.W. Goodwin achieved is Gérardmer Film Festival. The upcoming new movie R.W. Goodwin plays is Alien Trespass which will be released on Jan 01, 2009.

A five-time Emmy Award nominated and the recipient of three Golden Globe Awards, R.W Goodwin is the director and co-producer with Jim Swift of the new feature film, Alien Trespass (2009), starring Eric McCormack.As an Executive Producer for his work on the hit, cult television series, X Files: aux frontières du réel (1993), Goodwin received four Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Drama Series. The producer and director has numerous made-for-television movies and series to his credit. In addition to his work on X Files: aux frontières du réel (1993), Goodwin was Executive Producer for television series including Flic à tout faire (1987), Nick Mancuso, les dossiers secrets du FBI (1989), Corky, un adolescent pas comme les autres (1989) and Le fugitif (2000), to name a few. Pauvre Emily (1993), La nuit du mensonge (1991), Vivre sans elle (1989), Downpayment on Murder (1987), Acceptable Risks (1986) and the Hallmark Hall of Fame, The Winter of Our Discontent (1983) are among the many Network TV movies Goodwin has produced. As co-head of independent Goodmark Productions, Goodwin produced the Richard Donner-directed motion picture, Rendez-vous chez Max's (1980).Goodwin has also served as a writer on one episode of X Files: aux frontières du réel (1993) as well as directing nine episodes of the long-running series, which starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.Among additional recognition that Goodwin has received for his work, includes an Emmy Nomination in the category of Outstanding Children's Program for the television movie, Le monde merveilleux de Disney: The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986).Goodwin was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, to an American father and an Australian mother, so from birth has had dual citizenship with both countries. He came to the United States at the age of two, lived two years in Boston, then moved to Southern California where he was raised. He graduated from UCLA before starting work in the mail room at CBS. From there he worked his way up to producing, writing and directing. He is married to actress Sheila Larken who appeared in the recurring role of Scully's mother on X Files: aux frontières du réel (1993). Since 1993, the Goodwins have lived in northwest Washington state.

  • Birthday

    Jul 08, 1944
  • Place of Birth

    Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 5 nominations

Gérardmer Film Festival
1996
Video
Winner - Grand Prize