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Dan Mazer

Writing

Born October 4, 1971 · Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK

Biography

Daniel Gideon Mazer is a British comedy writer, director and producer. He is the long-time writing and production partner of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, and worked with him on his characters Ali G, Borat, and Brüno. He also co-wrote and co-produced the films based on Baron Cohen's characters such as Ali G Indahouse, Borat, and Brüno.

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Awards & recognition

  • British Academy Television Award — Best Comedy · 2001
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2021 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2017 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2007 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2007 · nominated
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  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2005 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Comedy · 2001 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Comedy · 2000 · nominated

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