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Hugh Whitemore Biography

Birth Name:Hugh Whitemore

Birth Place:Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Named an Honorary Fellow of Kings College in London
Serves as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Won a Communications Award from the American Mathematical Society for his play "Breaking the Code․"
Member of the Council at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
His introduction to professional writing came when he adapted classic works by Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë and others for British television
Formed friendships with Dame Laurentia McLachlan of Stanbrook Abbey, recounting it in the acclaimed play "The Best of Friends․"

1985Outstanding Film of the Year-Outstanding Film of the Year: nominated
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1988BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
1989USC Scripter Award-: winner
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1998BAFTA TV Award-Best Single Drama: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: winner
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: nominated
2003WGA Award (TV)-Original Long Form: winner
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: nominated