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Colson Whitehead Biography

Birth Name:Arch Colson Chipp Whitehead

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Producer

Awards

2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Longform: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
2022BAFTA TV Award-International: winner
2022Independent Spirit Award-Best New Scripted Series: nominated
2022PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: nominated
2022USC Scripter Award-Television: nominated
2024VHS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2025EDA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2025Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: winner