Coleman Hough, the talented screenwriter known for her work on the Steven Soderbergh-directed films Full Frontal and Bubble, has passed away at the age of 62. Hough, who battled Parkinson's disease for many years, died on Feb. 24 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.
Full Frontal, released in 2002, was Hough's first produced screenplay. The film, shot in just 18 days using a consumer-grade digital camera, featured a star-studded cast including Julia Roberts, Catherine Keener, and David Duchovny. Hough's characters in the film were described as self-absorbed yet occasionally displaying moments of grace.
Following the success of Full Frontal, Hough went on to create an outline for Bubble, a 2005 film that focused on workers in an Ohio factory. The movie, which also had a short production timeline, utilized nonprofessional and local actors to bring the story to life.
Born on Feb. 26, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina, Hough had a background in acting and teaching before transitioning to screenwriting. She worked as a professor at Lehman College and Emerson College before relocating to Los Angeles, where she caught the attention of Steven Soderbergh with her theatrical productions.
Throughout her career, Hough continued to explore different creative avenues, including writing and directing short films, teaching screenwriting at various universities, and working on projects for HBO. Her dedication to her craft and her contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered by many.
Hough's legacy lives on through her work and the impact she made on those around her. She is survived by her sister, Lee. Donations in her memory can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
