Tom Perrotta
Tom Perrotta is the bestselling author of nine works of fiction, including Election and Little Children, both of which were made into Oscar-nominated films, and The Leftovers, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning HBO series. His other books include Bad Haircut, The Wishbones, Joe College, The Abstinence Teacher, Nine Inches, and his newest, Mrs. Fletcher. His work has been translated into a multitude of languages. Perrotta grew up in New Jersey and lives outside of Boston.
Tom Perrotta awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gold Derby Awards | Winner Gold Derby TV Award | Drama Episode of the Year (Mimi Leder, Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Tom Spezialy) | The Leftovers |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gold Derby Awards | Nominee Gold Derby TV Award | Drama Episode of the Decade (Tom Spezialy, Tom Perrotta, Damon Lindelof, Mimi Leder) | The Leftovers |
| 2018 | Writers Guild of America, USA | Nominee WGA Award (TV) | Episodic Drama (Tom Perrotta, Damon Lindelof, Tom Spezialy) | The Leftovers |
| 2016 | USC Scripter Award | Nominee USC Scripter Award | Television (Damon Lindelof, Jacqueline Hoyt, Tom Perrotta) | The Leftovers |
| 2015 | Writers Guild of America, USA | Nominee WGA Award (TV) | Adapted Long Form (Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Pilot) | The Leftovers |
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