Name in Native Language: "Ryan Patrick Murphy" (English/EN)
Screenwriter / Film Director / Journalist / Writer / Film Producer / Showrunner / Television Producer | * 11/30/1965 (58) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States of America (USA))
Ryan Patrick Murphy (born November 9, 1965) is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is best known for creating and producing a number of television series including Popular (1999–2001), Nip/Tuck (2003–2010), Glee (2009–2015), American Horror Story (2011–present), Scream Queens (2015–2016), American Crime Story (2016–present), Pose (2018–2021), 9-1-1 (2018–present), The Politician (2019–2020), 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–present), Ratched (2020–present), American Horror Stories (2021–present), and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022). Murphy also directed the 2006 film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' memoir Running with Scissors, the 2010 film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir Eat, Pray, Love, the 2014 film adaptation of Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart, and the 2020 film adaptation of the musical The Prom.Murphy has received six Primetime Emmy Awards from 36 nominations, a Tony Award from two nominations, and two Grammy Award nominations. He has often been cited as "the most powerful man" in modern television, including having signed the largest development deal in television history with Netflix. Murphy is noted for having created a shift in inclusive storytelling that "brought marginalised characters to the masses".
Primetime Emmy Awards Emmy Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award Vh1 Trailblazer Honors
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN
Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:
WatchPlayStream is an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or one of its affiliates. Privacy & Cookies | Contact | Imprint