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Larry McMurtry Biography

Birth Name:Larry Jeff McMurtry

Birth Place:Wichita Falls, Texas, United States

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Became part of the Wallace Stegner Fellowship at Stanford University in 1960
Received the Jesse H․ Jones Award from the Texas Institute of Letters in 1962, 1967 and 1986
His son is Texas-based singer/songwriter James McMurtry
Studied at the University of North Texas and Rice University
Quote: "Like I said, endings interest me․ If I were starting out now as a novelist, I would have a much harder time․ In 1961, when I published my first novel, 'Horseman, Pass By,' about 120 first novels were published by mainstream publishers each year․ I doubt if it's half that now․ Belief in fiction has eroded․"
Known for setting his screenplays and novels in the old West or modern-day Texas
Paid tribute to his Hemres 3000 typewriter during his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes

Awards

1971NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
1972Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1972WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
1973BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay: winner
1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1996Lone Star Film & Television Award-Best TV Teleplay: winner
1996Bronze Wrangler-Television Feature Film: winner
2005ACCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2005DFWFCA Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2005FFCC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2005Golden Schmoes-Best Screenplay of the Year: nominated
2005NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2005PFCS Award-Best Screenplay Adapted from Another Medium: winner
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
2005SEFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2005SLFCA Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2005VVFP Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2005WAFCA Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
2006Oscar-Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006AFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: winner
2006COFCA Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2006CFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2006Chlotrudis Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Writer: nominated
2006Gold Derby Film Award-Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: winner
2006ICS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006INOCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006IOMA-Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale): nominated
2006ALFS Award-Screenwriter of the Year: nominated
2006OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: winner
2006OFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2006USC Scripter Award-: nominated
2006WGA Award (Screen)-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Adapted Screenplay of the Decade: winner