Thomas Keneally: Biography
Thomas Keneally (Thomas Michael Keneally) was born on October 7th, 1935 and is currently 88 years old. Thomas Keneally was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Keneally attended St Patrick's College, Strathfield.
Thomas Keneally (Thomas Michael Keneally) is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 36 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1964 with the novel The Place at Whitton. The most recently released novel was The Book of Science and Antiquities which was released in 2020. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Thomas at this time.
Thomas Keneally has also written the Non-Fiction Books series which has 16 books including Moses The Lawgiver and Outback.
Thomas was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1983.
He is a National Living Treasure of Australia - a status that is limited to up to 100 living people. To receive the honour, one has to make outstanding contributions to society in Australia in any field.
Keneally has appeared as an actor in a few films, including the film adaptation of his novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.
Thomas Keneally: Awards & Accolades
Thomas Keneally won the Helmerich Award, Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, in 2007.
Keneally's books have also won multiple awards, Schindler\'s List / Schindler\'s Ark won the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1982 as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Best Fiction in 1983.
Thomas Keneally books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1972. Gossip from the Forest was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1975. Confederates was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1979. The Daughters of Mars was nominated for the Walter Scott Prize, Best Historical Fiction Novel, in 2013.
Thomas Keneally: TV/Movies Based on Books
The Booker Prize-winning novel Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally was adapted to film by Steven Spielberg as Schindler's List in 1993. The film won seven Academy Awards and was nominated for five others. The Oscars won include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score. The film also won seven BAFTA Film Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2007, AFI ranked the film at #8 on its list of the 100 best American films ever made.
Keneally's novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was adapted to film in Australia in 1978, directed by Fred Schepisi. The film was critically acclaimed.
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Thomas Keneally: F.A.Q
When was Thomas Keneally Born? How old is Thomas Keneally?
Thomas Keneally was born on October 7th, 1935. Thomas Keneally is currently 88 years old.
Where was Thomas Keneally Born?
Thomas Keneally was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is Australian.
What awards has Thomas Keneally won?
Thomas Keneally has won the following awards: Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award at the Helmerich Award (2007).
What book awards has Thomas Keneally won?
What was the first book Thomas Keneally wrote?
The first novel written by Thomas Keneally was Abraham Lincoln, published in 1960.
What was the most recent book Thomas Keneally wrote?
His most recently released work was Alison's Conviction on July 28th, 2022.
Will there be any more books by Thomas Keneally?
Thomas Keneally does not have any upcoming novels with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Thomas Keneally written?
Thomas Keneally has written 59 books. 36 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 16 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 4 books in the Australians Series, 1 book in the Point In Time Collection Series, 1 book in the Penguin Lives Series.
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