Maria Semple is an American novelist and screenwriter known for her novels This One Is Mine, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and Today Will Be Different. She has also worked on several television shows, including Beverly Hills, 90210, Mad About You, Saturday Night Live, Arrested Development, Suddenly Susan, and Ellen. Semple is a 2013 Alex Award recipient.
May 21, 1964: Maria Semple's Birth
On May 21, 1964, Maria Keogh Semple was born. She is an American novelist and screenwriter.
1986: Graduation from Barnard College
In 1986, Maria Semple received a BA in English from Barnard College.
1992: First Screenwriting Job
In 1992, Maria Semple's first screenwriting job was for the television show Beverly Hills, 90210.
1997: Primetime Emmy Nomination
In 1997, Maria Semple was nominated for a Primetime Emmy, Outstanding Television Series, for Mad About You.
2004: Appearance in "I Heart Huckabees"
In 2004, Maria Semple appeared in the David O. Russell film "I Heart Huckabees".
2006: Writers Guild of America Award Nomination
In 2006, Maria Semple was nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for Arrested Development.
2007: Writers Guild of America Award Nomination
In 2007, Maria Semple was nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for Arrested Development.
2007: Discovery of Moss Frog species named after daughter
In 2007, a newly discovered species of moss frogs from Sri Lanka was named Philautus poppiae after Maria Semple and George Meyer's daughter, Poppy, as a tribute to their dedication to the Global Amphibian Assessment.
2008: Publication of "This One Is Mine"
In 2008, Maria Semple published her novel, "This One Is Mine".
2010: "This One is Mine" finalist for Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award
In 2010, "This One is Mine" was a finalist for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award.
2012: Publication of "Where'd You Go, Bernadette"
In 2012, Maria Semple published her novel, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette".
2013: Acquisition of "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" Film Rights
In 2013, Annapurna Pictures and Color Force acquired the film rights to "Where'd You Go, Bernadette".
2013: Recipient of the Alex Awards
In 2013, Maria Semple received the Alex Awards.
2016: Publication of "Today Will Be Different"
In 2016, Maria Semple published her novel, "Today Will Be Different".
August 16, 2019: Release of "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" Film Adaptation
On August 16, 2019, the film adaptation of "Where'd You Go, Bernadette", starring Cate Blanchett and directed by Richard Linklater, was released.
2026: Publication of "Go Gentle"
In 2026, Weidenfeld & Nicolson published Maria Semple's novel, "Go Gentle", about a Stoic philosopher in New York City.
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