Gary Tomlin
Gary Tomlin is an American soap opera actor, writer, producer and director.
Career
Tomlin's career on daytime serials began in 1973 when he was cast on
Tomlin served as the co-
At the same time, Tomlin directed episodes of Another World from 1987 to 1991, later directing on ABC's One Life to Live from 1992 to 1995.
Tomlin became a producer in New York for
Tomlin's time at One Life to Live saw the return of 1980s villains
Tomlin returned to directing Passions in 2003, leaving in December 2007
In April 2012, Tomlin was named co-headwriter with Christopher Whitesell of Days of Our Lives. He was previously co-executive producer, 2008–2011, before being let go from that position.[9]
Positions held
- Producer (1995–1996)
- Actor: Morgon Simpson (1979)
- Associate head writer (1984)
- Co-head writer (July 1984 – January 1985)
- Head writer (January 1985)
- Director (1987–1991)
- Head writer (with Michelle Poteet Lisanti; October 20, 1980 – October 20, 1981)
- Co-executive producer (hired by Ken Corday; September 17, 2008 – September 2, 2011)
- Co-head writer (with Christopher Whitesell; hired by Ken Corday; August 17, 2012 – August 18, 2015)
- Director (November 15, 2016 – present)
- Director (1992–1995; 2001–2003)
- Executive producer (January 2001 to February 2003)
- Script writer (December 2007 – February 2008; May 2008 – 2008)
- Head writer (February 15, 2008 – May 1, 2008)
- Director (2000–2001; April 2003 – December 2007)[6]
- Script Writer (1987–1990)
- Executive producer (entire run, 1997–1999)
- Director (entire run, 1997–1999)
- Writer
Awards and nominations
- Daytime Emmy: Win (2002; Best Drama; One Life To Live)
- Daytime Emmy: Nomination (2001; Best Directing; Passions)
- Daytime Emmy: Nomination (1995; Best Directing; One Life To Live)
- Directors Guild of America: Nomination (2001; One Life To Live)
Head writer history
Executive producing history
Notes and references
- ^ Shull, Richard K. (January 11, 1973). "In The Soap". Indianapolis News. p. 17. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
- ^ ISBN 0-061-01157-6.
- ^ "Soaps: Short Takes". Philadelphia Daily News. March 23, 1979. p. 63. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Holsopple, Barbara (October 31, 1980). "Who Decides What Debate Questions Are Asked?". Pittsburgh Press. p. B-22. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Because of DirecTV's extended broadcast schedule for new Passions episodes, shows directed by Tomlin will continue to air through Summer 2008.
- ^ "WGA: 28 Writers Quit During Strike".
- ^ Press, Leslie SImmons,The Associated; SImmons, Leslie; Press, The Associated (April 21, 2008). "WGA outs fi-core members".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "As The Writing Room Turns: DAYS Ditches Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr.; Re-Hires Gary Tomlin and Chris Whitesell! | Daytime Confidential". April 7, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07.
External links
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