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Cord Jefferson is an American writer and director. After studying at the College of William & Mary he started a career in journalism and wrote for numerous publications before becoming an editor at Gawker until 2014. Jefferson transitioned to working as a writer for television.
Cord Jefferson is an American writer and producer who has worked on shows like The Good Place, Watchmen and American Fiction. He was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1982 and graduated from NYU with a degree in business.
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- Tucson, Arizona, USA
Nov 28, 2023 · Cord Jefferson, a TV writer and director, talks about his debut film 'American Fiction', based on a novel by Percival Everett. He discusses how he cast Jeffrey Wright, how he faced racism in his career, and how he explored the complexity of Black life in his satire.
Jan 23, 2024 · Oscar Nominee Cord Jefferson on His Two Nods for ‘American Fiction’: “I Might Have Had a Heart Attack if I Was Watching It Live”
Dec 15, 2023 · The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds.
- Reggie Ugwu
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Dec 24, 2023 · Cord Jefferson, a TV writer for Watchmen, talks about his feature directorial debut, a satire of Hollywood and publishing's treatment of Black creatives. Based on a novel by Percy Everett, the film stars Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae and Sterling K. Brown.
Mar 10, 2024 · Cord Jefferson won at the Oscars on Sunday, taking home the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for American Fiction. Based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett, the film straddled the line...
