Many moviegoers are aware that many movies have their roots in books. The bookish foundation of much TV fare is less well-known. Sunday's Emmy awards were a reminder of the importance of books in what we watch. Here are Emmy winners with book connections:
Game of Thrones, based on A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin: Peter Dinklage (r.), who plays Tyrion Lannister, won best supporting actor in a drama series.
Mildred Pierce, based on the book by James M. Cain and the movie based on the book, won two awards: Kate Winslet, who plays Mildred Pierce, won for best actress in a mini-series or movie, and Guy Pearce, who plays Monty Beragon, won for best supporting actor in a mini-series or movie.
Friday Night Lights, based on the book by Buzz Bissinger and the movie based on the book, scored two awards: Kyle Chandler, who plays Eric Taylor, won for best actor in a drama series, and Jason Katims won for best writing in a drama series.
Boardwalk Empire, the series based on the book by Nelson Johnson, was a winner in the best directing for a drama series category: Martin Scorcese won for the series pilot.
Justified, based on a character in several Elmore Leonard novels and a short story, claimed one award: Margo Martindale, who plays Mags Bennett, won best supporting actress in a drama series.
