| Alex Kurtzman |
| Born |
(1973-09-07) September 7, 1973 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality |
American |
| Other names |
Alexander Kurtzman, Alexander Hilary Kurtzman |
| Occupation |
Writer, producer, director |
Alex Kurtzman (born September 7, 1973) is an American film and television writer, producer and director.
[edit] Life and Career
Kurtzman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California,[1] where he met his high school friend and long time collaborator Roberto Orci. He attended Wesleyan University.
In 2011, Forbes magazine described Orci and Kurtzman as "Hollywood's Secret Weapons" who together "are the quiet force behind $3 billion in box office."[2] He and Orci frequently work with J. J. Abrams and Michael Bay on projects.
Kurtzman, along with Abrams and Orci, co-created the FOX science-fiction series Fringe. He currently serves as consulting producer to the show.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television credits
| Year |
TV Series |
Credit |
Notes |
| 1997-1999 |
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys |
co-executive producer, writer |
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| 1999-2000 |
Xena: Warrior Princess |
co-executive producer, writer |
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| 2000 |
Jack of All Trades |
executive producer, writer |
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| 2001-2003 |
Alias |
supervising producer, co-executive producer, executive producer, writer |
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| 2004 |
The Secret Service |
co-creator, executive producer, writer |
pilot |
| 2008-present |
Fringe |
co-creator, executive producer, consulting producer, writer |
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| 2010-present |
Transformers Prime |
executive producer |
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| 2010-present |
Hawaii 5-0 |
co-developer, executive producer, writer |
|
| 2011 |
Exit Strategy |
co-creator, executive producer, writer |
pilot |
| Locke & Key |
co-creator, executive producer, writer |
pilot |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Kurtzman, Alex |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
September 7, 1973 |
| Place of birth |
Los Angeles, California |
| Date of death |
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