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Thomas L. Friedman

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Born July 20, 1953 · St Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

Also known as Thomas Loren Friedman · Thomas Friedman

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Biography

Thomas Loren Friedman is an American political commentator and author. He is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner who is a weekly columnist for The New York Times. He has written extensively on foreign affairs, global trade, the Middle East, globalization, and environmental issues.

Awards & recognition

  • honorary doctorate of Hasselt University · 2014
  • Carl Sagan Award — Public Understanding of Science · 2009
  • Carey McWilliams Award · 2003
  • Pulitzer Prize — Commentary · 2002
  • Weintal Prize — Diplomatic Reporting · 1997
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  • The Hillman Prize — Book Journalism · 1990
  • National Book Award · 1989
  • National Book Award — Nonfiction · 1989
  • Pulitzer Prize — International Reporting · 1988
  • Pulitzer Prize — International Reporting · 1983
  • George Polk Award · 1982
  • Guggenheim Fellowship
  • Marshall Scholarship

Filmography5 titles

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective

1994Director, Writer

The Colbert Report

2005as Self - Guest

The Daily Show

1996as Self - Guest

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003as Self

What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates

as Self - New York Times Columnist and Author