John Sayles
John Sayles John Sayles, March 2008 Born John Thomas Sayles (1950-09-28) September 28, 1950 (age 64) Schenectady, New York, U.S. Occupation Director, screenwriter Years active 1978–present John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor and author. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Passion Fish (1992) and Lone Star (1996).