Tom Junod is an American ESPN senior writer and one of the most celebrated longform journalists of the last three decades. Since joining ESPN in 2016, he has produced acclaimed work such as the Emmy-nominated ‘The Hero of Goodall Park’ and the investigative report ‘Untold.’ A two-time National Magazine Award winner, Junod is the author of some of the most enduring stories in ‘Esquire’ history, including ‘The Falling Man’ and ‘Can You Say…Hero?,’ which inspired the film ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.’ His diverse body of work has earned him a James Beard Award and frequent inclusion in ‘The Best American’ anthologies across multiple genres. Originally from Long Island, Junod now lives in Georgia and is currently writing a memoir for Doubleday.
Tom Junod has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Signature works include Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Radical Wolfe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
