Casey Sherman '88
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Casey Sherman '88
Inducted Fall 2025
As a student at Fryeburg Academy, Casey Sherman demonstrated leadership and creativity. He was a member of the Student Council, Decorating Committee, School Newspaper, and Outing Club, and was elected Senior Class President. He also left his mark in athletics and the arts, playing varsity football and bringing his imagination to the stage through Drama Club, the senior play, and as the creator of crowd favorites The Gong Show and Mr. FA.
Casey went on to earn his degree in Journalism from Boston University (Class of 1992) and quickly rose to prominence as a storyteller of national and international acclaim. He is now a #1 New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and USA Today bestselling author of more than 20 books. His true crime bestseller Blood in the Water is just the latest in a string of works that have captivated readers and audiences alike. His books The Finest Hours and Patriots Day were adapted into major motion pictures, while Helltown is currently in development as a limited series for Amazon Studios starring Oscar Isaac and produced by Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife, Susan Downey, with Casey serving as an executive producer. His 2024 bestseller, A Murder in Hollywood, and his forthcoming book The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright—slated to become a Leonardo DiCaprio-led film—further highlight his reach as both author and producer.
In addition to his books, Casey has partnered with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to bring The Ice Bucket Challenge: Pete Frates and the Fight Against ALS and Hunting Whitey to screen and stage. He has also been a frequent guest on national television and radio programs, from ABC’s 20/20 and The Today Show to CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC. His journalism and authorship have earned him numerous awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence (1998), an Emmy nomination (2000), multiple Massachusetts and New England National Book Award finalist recognitions, and, most recently, for A Murder in Hollywood, the 2024 Clue Award finalist for Best Book of the Year.
Casey’s work has been translated into 17 languages, and his voice extends beyond books through contributions to TIME Magazine, Esquire, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Boston Magazine, and the Boston Herald.
With his gift for bringing true stories to life, impacting literature, film, journalism, and beyond, Casey Sherman stands as one of Fryeburg Academy’s most accomplished alumni and a well-deserved 2025 inductee into the Hall of Excellence.