Thomas Bezucha

Thomas Bezucha
Born
Thomas Gordon Bezucha

(1964-03-08) March 8, 1964 (age 60)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • director
  • film producer
Years active2000–present

Thomas Gordon Bezucha (/bəˈzkə/;[1] born March 8, 1964) is an American filmmaker.

Life and career

Bezucha was born and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts,[2] and graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1982.[3]

Bezucha graduated in fashion design from the Parsons School of Design, and worked as a creative services executive for Polo Ralph Lauren and Coach.[4]

He wrote and directed the films Big Eden (2000), The Family Stone (2005), Monte Carlo (2011), and Let Him Go (2020). He also co-wrote the films The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) and The Good House (2021).

Bezucha is openly gay.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes Ref(s)
2000 Big Eden Yes Yes No [4]
2005 The Family Stone Yes Yes No [1]
2011 Monte Carlo Yes Yes No [6]
2018 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society No Yes No [7]
2020 Let Him Go Yes Yes Yes [8]
2022 The Good House No Yes No [9]
2024 Fargo Yes Yes No Directed 2 episodes, co-wrote "Blanket" [10]

References

  1. ^ a b Horn, John (September 11, 2005). "The third-time charm". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Zahed, Ramin (October 12, 2000). "Thomas Bezucha". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Demling, Becky (January 30, 2018). "Jones Library Announces 2018 Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement". ARHS Parent Guardian Organization. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Hearts as big as the Montana sky". Orlando Weekly. August 30, 2001. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Marcus, Lydia (December 20, 2005). "Interview with Family Stone Director Thomas Bezucha". AfterElton.com. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
  6. ^ McCarthy, Todd (June 30, 2011). "REVIEW: 'Monte Carlo'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  7. ^ Windsor, Harry (April 12, 2018). "'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  8. ^ Lindahl, Chris (August 20, 2020). "'Let Him Go' Trailer: Kevin Costner and Diane Lane Star in Heartbreaking Family Cult Thriller". IndieWire. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "The Good House". Writers Guild of America West. July 28, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Fargo Season 5". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 18, 2023.