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Garrison Keillor Biography

Birth Name:Gary Edward Keillor

Birth Place:Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Composer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In 1988, he won the CableACE Award for Music Host
  • Was nominated for the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
  • In 2006, he was nominated for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay
  • Earned a degree in English from the University of Minnesota
  • Got involved with radio in college when he worked for the student-operated station Radio K
  • Is best known for his work as the host of the public radio show "A Prairie Home Companion․"
  • Is the author of the 2004 book "Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America․"

Awards

  • 2006CFCA Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
  • 2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
  • 2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2007OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated