The Paley Center for Media will pay tribute to writer, director, showrunner, producer Greg Berlanti with its highest honor, The Paley Honors award, at its fall gala. The event will take place on Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 pm at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
Over a nearly three-decade career, Berlanti has written on many of television’s defining hits, from Dawson’s Creek to beloved series such as Everwood and Brothers & Sisters. Additional credits include Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, All American, You, Riverdale, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, and recent hits such as Brilliant Minds, his pioneering inclusion of diverse and LGBTQ+ characters has fundamentally redefined television representation. Upcoming Berlanti has the highly anticipated series How to Survive Without Me and Afterlife with Archie.
Berlanti is a WGA and DGA member, a Golden Globe nominee, and the recipient of the Emmy Governors award. Additionally, he was included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and received the PGA’s Norman Lear Achievement Award. He founded the Berlanti Family Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars for charities, non-profits, and cancer research.
“For more than 30 years, Greg Berlanti has captivated audiences with acclaimed storytelling that has entertained, inspired, and brought enormous joy to people around the world,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “A visionary creative force, Greg has helped shape the television landscape with his enthralling series and unforgettable characters that have resonated with generations of viewers. In recognition of his extraordinary career and enduring impact on the entertainment industry, we are privileged to present him with our highest recognition, The Paley Honors Award.”