T.S. Cook

Birth Name:

Thomas Steven Cook

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer

In 1990, he was awarded the Original Long Form Award from the Writers Guild of America
In 1975, he became a member of the Writers Guild of America West branch
Before becoming a screenwriter, he worked as a technical editor at a manufacturing company in 1974
Was primarily known for creating scripts for television movies
In 2006, he was made a trustee of the WGA's Pension & Health committee
Helped co-found the Fierce Backbone Theatre Company
Once worked as a professor at the University of Nebraska in 1984

1980Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
1980BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
1980Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
1980WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
1990WGA Award (TV) - Original Long Form:Winner
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated

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