Thomas Schnauz
| Thomas Schnauz | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Jersey, United States |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of Arts |
| Occupation | Television producer, television writer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Thomas Schnauz is an American television producer and television writer. His credits include The X-Files, The Lone Gunmen, Night Stalker, Reaper, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul.
Personal life
Schnauz was born in New Jersey.[1] He attended New York University's Tisch School of Arts, where he first met fellow student Vince Gilligan.[1] Schnauz graduated Tisch in 1988.[2]
Career
Schnauz started his career in various production jobs. His first screenplay was called "Spirits in Passing". He eventually joined Vince Gilligan on the writing staffs of The X-Files and its spinoff show, The Lone Gunmen.[1] He also co-wrote the screenplays for the 2008 film Otis and the 2008 television film Infected. In 2010, he re-teamed with Gilligan on Breaking Bad, where he remained through the show's 2013 conclusion.
Currently, Schnauz serves as co-executive producer on the TV series Better Call Saul[3] and wrote its third episode, "Nacho". He also wrote and directed "Pimento", the penultimate episode of the show's first season, which received critical acclaim.[4][5] In April 2015, it was reported that he had been tapped to write the screenplay for "a revisionist take" on Jack and the Beanstalk, also to be produced by Vince Gilligan.[6]
Awards and nominations
He won two Writers Guild of America Awards for his work on Breaking Bad as a part of the writing team in 2012[7] and 2013.[8] He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for the 2012 Breaking Bad episode "Say My Name".[9]
References
- 1 2 3 "The Writers Room cast members". Sundance TV. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ https://www.nyu.edu/alumni.magazine/issue17/17_culture_credits.html
- ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (December 20, 2013). "'Breaking Bad' Writers Join 'Better Call Saul' Staff". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ↑ Bowman, Donna (30 March 2015). "Better Call Saul: 'Pimento'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Sepinwall, Alan (30 March 2015). "'Better Call Saul' - 'Pimento': Shut the door, have a seat". HitFix. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (22 April 2015). "Disney, ' Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan Taking Another Whack At Jack And The Beanstalk". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ 2012 Nominees & Winners, Writers Guild Awards - Writers Guild of America, West
- ↑ 2013 Nominees & Winners, Writers Guild Awards - Writers Guild of America, West
- ↑ "65th Primetime Emmys Nominees and Winners". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 26 April 2015.