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Will Shortz

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Founded the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 1978 and still directs it. See more trivia »

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in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA
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2010 How I Met Your Mother (TV series)
– Robots Vs. Wrestlers (2010) (performer: "Constance Fry" - uncredited)
 
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2006 Wordplay (documentary) (archival photographs)
 
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2011 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 July 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 How I Met Your Mother (TV series)
Himself
– Robots Vs. Wrestlers (2010) … Himself
 
2008 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Himself - Guest Expert
– Episode #7.58 (2008) … Himself - Guest Expert
– Episode #7.57 (2008) … Himself - Guest Expert
– Episode #7.56 (2008) … Himself - Guest Expert
 
2008 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words (2008) … Himself (voice)
 
2008 Martha (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2006 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 June 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Wordplay (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Will Shortz (2003) … Himself
 
1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.28 (1993) … Himself
 

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Wordplay -- WORDPLAY focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor/ NPR puzzle-master Will Shortz. The film presents interviews with celebrity crossword puzzlers who reveal their process, insight and the allure of the game. The Being Experience -- The Being Experience by Jennifer Elster begins with “... In the Woods,” a multi-part film series that is a mystery to everyone, even its subjects. A daring walk into the unknown, the film series delves deep inside each subject and ends up in unchartered terrain. “... In the Woods” errs on the side of risk, penetrating what is often unspoken, and existing outside of the bounds of how we are expected to behave. The series operates on multiple levels of consciousness. It is an ongoing journey to be released on a variety of platforms. Get ready for an unusual ride. Wordplay -- An in-depth look at The New York Times' long-time crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz and his loyal fan base.
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On changing the style of the New York Times crossword clues: In whatever field you're in, you can't do something really interesting without turning some people off. See more »

Trivia:

Founded the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 1978 and still directs it. See more »

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