Gary Lennon is an American playwright, television writer and executive producer.[1][2] Lennon is currently the showrunner of Power Book IV: Force on Starz, and he is credited with elevating the series to critical acclaim after he stepped into the role in its second season.[3] Lennon is also reported to be working on expanding the Power universe to additional spinoffs in his overall development deal with Lionsgate Television.[4] Lennon was previously the co-showrunner of Power and Hightown, both for Starz and Lionsgate.[5][6] He is also an executive producer on Euphoria for HBO.[7] In 2013, Lennon won a Peabody Award for the first season of Orange is the New Black along with his fellow writers and producers.[8]
Gary Lennon | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Playwright, Television writer, producer, director, showrunner |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Early life
editLennon grew up in Hell's Kitchen. He was orphaned by age 11, he dropped out of high school, and he did not attend college.[9]
Career
editLennon began his career as an aspiring actor. He studied under Geraldine Page, who encouraged him to write about his own life. Lennon compiled his monologues to create his first play, Blackout.[10][11] After being rejected by the Circle Repertory Company as a young playwright, Lennon left one of his plays backstage at a theater attended by Marshall W. Mason, the founder of the company. Mason read the play that Lennon had addressed to him, and set him up on his first meetings.[9]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Peabody Awards | Peabody Award [12] | Justified | Won |
| 2011 | WGA Awards | WGA Award [12] | Won | |
| 2011 | Critics' Choice Awards | Television Award [12] | Nominated | |
| 2011 | AFI Awards | AFI Award Honoree for Television Program of the Year [12] | Won | |
| 2013 | WGA Awards | WGA Award [12] | Orange Is the New Black | Nominated |
| 2014 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series[12] | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Peabody Awards | Peabody Award [12] | Won | |
| 2015 | PGA Awards | Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television - Comedy[12] | Won | |
| 2018 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Drama Series [13] | Power | Won |
| 2019 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Drama Series [13] | Won |
References
edit- ^ McClain, James (2019-04-29). "'Power' Showrunner Gary Lennon Buys in Los Feliz, Lists in Mid-Wilshire". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ "Author Q&A: Gary Lennon, "A Family Thing"". 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2019-05-13 – via Write On Online.
- ^ Tinubu, Aramide (2023-08-31). "Starz's 'Power Book IV: Force' Is Transformed in Season 2 by a Ruthless Performance From Joseph Sikora: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2024-03-11). "'Power Book IV: Force' Showrunner Gary Lennon Extends Lionsgate Television Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (2018-07-11). "Gary Lennon Upped To 'Power' Co-Showrunner For Season 6". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2017-11-27). "Heroin Epidemic Drama 'P-Town' In Works At Starz From 'Gotham' Alum, 'Power' EP & Jerry Bruckheimer TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ Porter, Rick (2018-07-30). "HBO Orders 'Euphoria' to Series, Drake Joins as Executive Producer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ "Orange is the New Black (Netflix)". Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ a b Miller, Kam. "Hells Kitchen Kid To Hollywood Baller". Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ Margolies, Dany. "To Tell The Truth". Arts in LA. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ Nichols, David C. (2003-04-25). "'Blackout' explores culture of sobriety". LA Times. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Petski, Denise (2017-05-12). "'Power' EP Gary Lennon Inks Overall Deal With Starz". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ a b Patten, Dominic (2019-07-06). "'Power' Final Season Trailer: "This Is War" As Starz Drama Intends To Go Out With A Big Bang & A "Final Betrayal"". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
External links
edit- Gary Lennon at IMDb