Tom Bissell

Tom Bissell

Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Critic & Author of "The Disaster Artist"

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Tom Bissell Biography

Tom Bissell is a journalist, critic, and fiction writer. He was born in Escanaba, Michigan, in 1974, and graduated from Michigan State University before briefly serving in the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan.

His books include Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia (2003); Speak, Commentary: The Big Little Book of Fake Dvd Commentaries (2003) (with Jeff Alexander); God Lives in St. Petersburg and Other Stories (2005); The Father of All Things: A Marine, His Son, and the Legacy of Vietnam (2007); Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter (2010); Magic Hours: Essays On Creators and Creation (2012); and The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside the Room (2013) (with Greg Sestero). Bissell is a recipient of the Rome Prize and also a Guggenheim Fellowship. His short stories and journalism have also been anthologized in The Best American Short Stories, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Science Writing. The many magazines he has written for include Harper's, The New Yorker, Grantland, The New Republic, and GQ, among many others.

The Disaster Artist was adapted to screen by James Franco, which won a Critics' Choice award and was nominated for an Academy Award for best-adapted screenplay.

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Tom Bissell Videos

Tom Bissell | This Might Help EP # 14
ZYZZYVA Interview Series: Tom Bissell
Tom Bissell | The Los Angeles Review of Books

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Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainment and Journalism.

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Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainment and Journalism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Tom Bissell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Duffer Brothers, Michael Medved and Sabrina Wu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Bissell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2023.

Tom Bissell Videos

Tom Bissell | This Might Help EP # 14
ZYZZYVA Interview Series: Tom Bissell
Tom Bissell | The Los Angeles Review of Books
Writing Gears and the Problem with Video Game Storytelling: Adam ...
Tom Bissell | Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter
  • How do I book Tom Bissell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Bissell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Bissell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Bissell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Bissell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Bissell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Bissell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Bissell speak about?

    Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainment and Journalism.
  • Where does Tom Bissell travel from?

    Tom Bissell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Bissell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Bissell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Bissell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Bissell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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