Richard Russo | |
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 Russo in 2008 | |
| Born | July 15, 1949 Johnstown, New York, U.S. |
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| Education | University of Arizona (BA, MFA, PhD) |
| Notable works | Empire Falls, Nobody's Fool, Straight Man |
| Notable awards | 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction |
| Spouse | Barbara Russo |
| Children | 2 |
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.
- ^ "The 2002 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Fiction". The Pulitzer Prizes. Retrieved 2023-04-26.