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David Pittu

David Pittu was born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut. In high school, he was a finalist in the NFAA’s Arts Recognition Talent Search in Drama. He’s a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Onstage, he has received two Tony nominations, the 2001 National Broadway Award, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble. He has appeared on House of Cards, The Following, Sex and the City, and Law & Order. His narration of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch received the Audie Award for Literary Fiction and Male Solo Narration in 2014. He lives in New York City.

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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