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Lawrence Wright Biography

Birth Name:Lawrence Wright

Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Writer, Producer

Awards

  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special: winner
  • 2016Cinema Eye Honors Award-Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking for Television: nominated
  • 2016Cinema Eye Honors Award-Outstanding Achievement in Production: nominated
  • 2016OFTA Film Award-Best Documentary Picture: nominated
  • 2019USC Scripter Award-Television: nominated
  • 2019WGA Award (TV)-Long Form Adapted: nominated
  • 2021Emmy-Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary: winner
  • 2025Cinema Eye Honors Award-Outstanding Achievement in Anthology Series: nominated