Christopher Storer
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Christopher Storer | |
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| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
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Christopher Storer (born 1981) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.[1][2] He became widely known as the creator, co-showrunner, writer, and director of the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–present), for which he has received accolades such as three Emmy Award nominations.
Early life
Storer was born in 1981 and grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois. It was here that he met Chris Zucchero, the owner of Mr. Beef, the sandwich shop which became the basis for The Bear.[3] His sister Courtney is a professional chef who serves as a culinary supervisor on the series.[4]
Career
Before he achieved widespread recognition for The Bear, Storer's previous work included directing and/or producing Bo Burnham's comedy specials what. (2013) and Make Happy (2016), directing Hasan Minhaj's comedy special Homecoming King (2017), producing Burnham's debut film Eighth Grade (2018), and directing and producing some episodes of the comedy-drama series Ramy (2019–2020).
Personal life
Storer is in a relationship with actress Gillian Jacobs, who guest stars in the second season of The Bear.[5]
Filmography
Film
Producer
- Eighth Grade (2018)
- The Rental (2020)
- On the Count of Three (2021; executive producer)
Television
Director
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2013 | Bo Burnham: what. | Yes | No | No | Comedy special Co-director |
| 2016 | Bo Burnham: Make Happy | Yes | No | No | Comedy special |
| 2017 | Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King | Yes | No | No | Comedy special |
| 2018 | The Comedy Lineup | Yes | No | No | 16 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | Ramy | Yes | No | Yes | Executive producer (10 episodes) Co-executive producer (4 episodes) Director (6 episodes) |
| 2019 | Ramy Youssef: Feelings | Yes | No | Yes | Comedy special |
| Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago | Yes | No | No | Comedy special | |
| Dan Soder: Son of a Gary | Yes | No | Yes | Comedy special | |
| 2020 | Little Voice | Yes | No | No | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Dickinson | Yes | No | No | 2 episodes |
| 2022–present | The Bear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Creator, co-showrunner |
Executive producer only
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2017 | Jerrod Carmichael: 8 | Comedy special |
| 2018 | Chris Rock: Tamborine | Comedy special |
| Drew Michael: Drew Michael | Comedy special | |
| 2019 | Home Videos | |
| Sermon on The Mount | Documentary | |
| Lil Rel: Live in Crenshaw | Comedy special | |
| 2020 | Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One | Comedy special |
| Drew Michael: Red Blue Green | Comedy special |
References
- ^ "Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King". www.peabodyawards.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Spirit Awards: 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Wins Best Feature; Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. February 23, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a40681092/the-bear-creator-christopher-storer-interview/
- ^ https://www.eater.com/23775822/the-bear-hulu-fx-culinary-producer-courtney-storer-interview
- ^ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-bear-season-2-clarie-carmy-ending-molly-gordon-interview-1235524904/
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