Chris Nee
Chris Nee | |
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 Nee pictured accepting the Peabody for "Doc McStuffins" | |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Occupation(s) | Children's television screen writer and producer |
| Notable work | Doc McStuffins |
Chris Nee is a Peabody Award, Emmy Award and Humanitas Prize-winning Irish-American Children's television screen writer and producer.[1][2][3] Nee is the creator of Doc McStuffins, which she describes as "Cheers for Preschoolers."[4][5] She has previously worked as an associate producer on several international versions of Sesame Street.[2][4][5] In March 2016, it was announced that Nee will be executive producer of a new Disney Junior series, Vampirina, based on the children's picture book Vampirina Ballerina.[6]
Nee conceived of her award-winning show whilst looking after her son's visits to the doctor for asthma. It was her idea to make the lead character female and she rapidly agreed when Disney suggested that she should be African-American. Nee said she was very pleased that her character had unusual background for a TV character, and this would influence the next generation.[1]
In 2019, Nee joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the unfair practice of packaging.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Blue's Clues | Writer (2 episodes) |
| 2001–03 | Little Bill | Writer (5 episodes) |
| 2003–05 | Oobi | Head writer (season 1), staff writer (season 2) |
| 2004 | Maya & Miguel | Writer (3 episodes) |
| 2004-07 | Unfabulous | Writer (16 episodes) |
| Higglytown Heroes | Writer (4 episodes) | |
| 2005 | Deadliest Catch | Producer (2 episodes)[2] |
| 2005–07 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Writer (6 episodes) |
| 2006–08 | The Backyardigans | Writer (3 episodes) |
| 2007 | Johnny and the Sprites | Teleplay, writer (3 episodes) |
| 2008–10 | Ni Hao, Kai-Lan | Writer, story editor (12 episodes) |
| 2009 | Cyberchase | Writer (ep. "Spellbound") |
| Casper's Scare School | Writer (3 episodes) | |
| 2010 | Olivia | Writer (ep. "Olivia Talks Turkey") |
| 2011–12 | Special Agent Oso | Writer (2 episodes) |
| 2012–2020 | Doc McStuffins | Creator, executive producer |
| 2013–14 | Henry Hugglemonster | Writer, lyricist (9 episodes) |
| 2017 | Nella the Princess Knight | Writer (1 episode) |
| 2017–present | Vampirina | Creator, executive producer |
References
- ^ a b Ruiz, Lorena (October 2013). "Meet Chris Nee, creator of Disney's 'Doc McStuffins'".
- ^ a b c Bierly, Mandi (2 July 2015). "'Doc McStuffins' Creator Chris Nee: From 'Deadliest Catch' to Disney Junior". Retrieved 2015-09-16.
- ^ "The Peabody Awards - Doc McStuffins". Retrieved 2015-09-16.
Winner 2014
- ^ a b "How The Creator Of "Doc McStuffins" Bucked The Norm And Made "Cheers" For Preschoolers". Retrieved 2015-09-16.
- ^ a b Jarlath Regan (9 April 2016). "Chris Nee". An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (134 ed.). SoundCloud. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/2016-tv-upfront-disney-junior-lion-guard-vampirina-1201722712/
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Writers Share Signed Termination Letters As Mass Firing Of Agents Begins After WGA-ATA Talks Fail". Deadline.
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- Living people
- 21st-century American writers
- American people of Irish descent
- American women screenwriters
- American television directors
- American television producers
- American television writers
- Lesbian writers
- LGBT producers
- LGBT screenwriters
- LGBT writers from the United States
- Showrunners
- American women television writers
- Sesame Street crew
- Peabody Award winners
- 21st-century American women writers
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