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Aug 25, 2021 · Directors Guild of America president Thomas Schlamme is stepping down after four years in the role next month. The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip director and executive producer...
About this interview. In his three and-a-half hour Archive interview, Thomas Schlamme discusses his early life and how he chose directing over working in his father's business. He talks about his interest in sports and theater during high school and describes his first jobs in advertising, commercials, and music videos.
Thomas David Schlamme ( / ˈʃlɑːmi /; born. May 22, 1950) is an American television director, known particularly for his collaborations with Aaron Sorkin. He is known for his work as executive producer on The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, as well as his work as director on Sports Night and The Americans.
Aug 25, 2021 · August 25, 2021 10:56am. Howard Wise/courtesy DGA. Thomas Schlamme will be stepping down as president of the DGA when the guild convenes its biennial convention on September 18. In a heartfelt...
Apr 10, 2021 · April 10, 2021 6:46pm. Shane Karns/Courtesy DGA. Twenty years after winning a DGA award for The West Wing in the Dramatic Series category, guild president Thomas Schlamme found himself winning...
Nov 3, 2015 · Currently serving as the executive producer of WGN America‘s “Manhattan,” Schlamme spoke with Indiewire via phone to reveal what draws him to certain material, what the game plan might be ...
Aug 26, 2021 · Here, he joins Awards Daily to discusses returning to the world of The West Wing and the company of his close-knit cast, translating the show’s iconography to the stage, his thoughts on iconic ‘Walk and Talk,’ and his legacy—in his own words. Awards Daily: Fans have been asking for a reunion of The West Wing for years.
