Terence Winter
publication date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 (part of January 2025)
category: Television
clue: He put words in the mouths of Tony Soprano, Nucky Thompson, Dwight Manfredi, and Jordan Belfort.
explanation: Winter is a longtime writer and producer known for his work in The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire (which he created), and Tulsa King. He was nominated for an Oscar for writing the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky

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