Richard Russo

Richard Russo
Russo in 2008
Russo in 2008
Born (1949-07-15) July 15, 1949 (age 75)
Johnstown, New York, U.S.
Occupation
EducationUniversity of Arizona (BA, MFA, PhD)
Notable worksEmpire Falls, Nobody's Fool, Straight Man
Notable awards2002 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
SpouseBarbara Russo
Children2

Richard Russo (born July 15, 1949) is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. In 2002, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel Empire Falls.[1] Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies.

  1. ^ "The 2002 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Fiction". The Pulitzer Prizes. Retrieved 2023-04-26.