Adriana Trigiani is a prolific American author known for her best-selling novels, publishing a book annually since 2000. Based in New York City, she is also a playwright, television writer/producer, and film director/screenwriter/producer. Additionally, Trigiani is an entrepreneur, showcasing her diverse creative and professional endeavors.
1984: Scripts for Television Sitcoms
From 1988 to 1998, she created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).
1985: Off-Broadway Debut in New York City
In 1985, Adriana Trigiani made her off-Broadway debut in New York City as a playwright at the Manhattan Theater Club with "Secrets of the Lava Lamp", directed by Stuart Ross.
1986: First Screenplay Sale
In 1986, Adriana Trigiani sold her first screenplay, "Three to Get Married", which was produced by Kate Benton.
1987: Scripts for Television Sitcoms
From 1988 to 1998, she created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).
1988: Scripts for Television Sitcoms
From 1988 to 1998, Adriana Trigiani created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).
1996: Directed Queen of The Big Time
In 1996, Adriana Trigiani wrote and directed an award-winning documentary Queen of The Big Time, the story of her father's hometown of Roseto, Pennsylvania.
1996: Award-Winning Documentary
In 1996, Adriana Trigiani wrote and directed the award-winning documentary "Queens of the Big Time", which received the Audience Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
1997: Award-Winning Documentary
In 1997, Adriana Trigiani's documentary "Queens of the Big Time" won an award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
1998: Scripts for Television Sitcoms
From 1988 to 1998, Adriana Trigiani created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).
2000: Authored Big Stone Gap
In 2000, Adriana Trigiani authored the best-selling book Big Stone Gap, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.
2000: Published a novel a year since 2000
Since 2000, Adriana Trigiani has published a novel every year.
2001: Authored Big Cherry Holler
In 2001, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Big Cherry Holler, part of the Big Stone Gap series.
2001: Honorary Degree from The University of Virginia
In 2001, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of Virginia at Wise.
2002: Authored Milk Glass Moon
In 2002, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Milk Glass Moon, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.
2003: Authored Lucia, Lucia
In 2003, Adriana Trigiani authored her acclaimed stand-alone novel Lucia, Lucia.
2004: Authored The Queen of the Big Time
In 2004, Adriana Trigiani wrote her acclaimed stand-alone novel, The Queen of the Big Time.
2005: Authored Rococo
In 2005, Adriana Trigiani authored her acclaimed stand-alone novel Rococo.
2005: Honorary Degree from The University of New Haven
In 2005, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of New Haven, Connecticut.
2006: Authored Home to Big Stone Gap
In 2006, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Home to Big Stone Gap, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.
2014: Directed Big Stone Gap
In 2014, Adriana Trigiani directed the major motion picture Big Stone Gap (film), a romantic comedy film adaptation of her namesake bestselling novel.
2014: Host of The Audio Publishers Association Audies Gala
In 2014, Adriana Trigiani was the host of The Audio Publishers Association Audies Gala.
October 9, 2015: Release of Big Stone Gap (film)
On October 9, 2015, Adriana Trigiani's narrative directorial debut, Big Stone Gap (film), was released by Picturehouse.
2015: Helen M. Lewis Community Service Award
In 2015, The Origin Project, co-founded by Adriana Trigiani, received the Helen M. Lewis Community Service Award.
2016: Honorary Degree from The University of New Haven
In 2016, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of New Haven, Connecticut.
2017: William P. Kanto Memorial Award
In 2017, The Origin Project, co-founded by Adriana Trigiani, received the William P. Kanto Memorial Award at The University of Virginia at Wise.
2018: Directed "Then Came You"
In 2018, Adriana Trigiani directed the movie "Then Came You" in Scotland, starring Craig Ferguson and Kathie Lee Gifford.
2018: Honorary Degree from Emory & Henry College
In 2018, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from Emory & Henry College.
June 2019: Premiere of "Very Valentine" on Lifetime Television
In June 2019, the movie "Very Valentine", adapted from Adriana Trigiani's novel, premiered on Lifetime Television, starring Kelen Coleman and Jacqueline Bisset.
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