Graeme Manson
Graeme Manson is a Canadian screenwriter and producer. He is known for his work on the acclaimed BBC America and Space sci-fi television series Orphan Black.
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Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Writer and producer |
Known for | Orphan Black |
Career
He co-wrote the 1997 film Cube and has written for television for several years since, including The Bridge, Flashpoint, and Being Erica.[1]
With John Fawcett, he is the co-creator and executive producer of the acclaimed and award-winning television series Orphan Black, for which he also has written many episodes. The two previously had collaborated on the 2001 film Lucky Girl.[2] The series was a success critically and commercially. It premiered on March 30, 2013, on Space in Canada and on BBC America in the United States.[3][4] On June 16, 2016, the series was renewed for a fifth and final 10-episode season,[5] which premiered on June 10, 2017.[6] The series won a Peabody Award in 2013,[7] and has won and been nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards.[8]
He will be the executive producer for the upcoming TV adaptation of Whatever, Linda, an award-winning web series.[9]
Awards
With John Fawcett, he received the 2015 CFC Award for Creative Excellence from the Canadian Film Centre for his work on Orphan Black.[10] He has also won three Canadian Screen Awards, a Hugo Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award.[11]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (2016-04-20). "'Whatever, Linda' Web Series To Get TV Adaptation By 'Orphan Black' Co-Creator & Mark Gordon Co". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- Berry, David (April 19, 2014). "Orphan Black's foster parents: How John Fawcett and Graeme Manson came to create a Canadian hit". National Post. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- "Orphan Black". Space. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- "BBC America Orders Original Sci-Fi Adventure 'Orphan Black'" (Press release). BBC America. June 26, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- Prudom, Laura (June 16, 2016). "'Orphan Black' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- Roots, Kimberly (February 7, 2017). "Orphan Black Final Season Premiere Date Set at BBC America". TVLine. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- "Orphan Black (BBC America)". Peabody Awards. April 2, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2014.
- "Orphan Black". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- Nellie Andreeva. "'Whatever, Linda' Web Series To Be Adapted For TV By Mark Gordon Co - Deadline". Deadline.
- "Graeme Manson and John Fawcett Presented with 2015 CFC Award for Creative Excellence".
- "Graeme Manson". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-07-23.