John August - Actor Profile

John August

Writing
Updated: May 15, 2026
2Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 4, 1970
Birth Place: Boulder, Colorado, USA

About John August

John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is known for writing the films Go (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Big Fish (2003), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005), Frankenweenie (2012), the Disney live-action adaptation of Aladdin (2019), the novels Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire (2018), Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon (2019) and Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadows (2020). He hosts the screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin, maintains an eponymous screenwriting blog, and develops screenwriter-targeted software through his company, Quote-Unquote Apps. August is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, voting in the Writers branch. In 2016, he was awarded the WGAw's Valentine Davies Award for his dignified contributions to the entertainment industry and the community at large and has been nominated for a BAFTA and a Grammy. Description above from the Wikipedia article John August, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John August Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John August reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John August's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of John August's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tales from the Script, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John August Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John August's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John August has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! Self - Screenwriter Average Similar →
2009 Tales from the Script Self Hit Similar →

John August - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John August?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John August is "Tales from the Script" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has John August acted in?

John August has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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