Andrew Kreisberg (born April 23, 1971) is an American television writer, producer and comic book writer. He is best known as the creator of the television series ''
The Flash
The Flash (or simply Flash) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 (cover date ...
'', ''
Arrow
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'', ''
Supergirl
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'' and ''
Legends of Tomorrow
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''.
Personal life and education
Kreisberg graduated from the
Boston University
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College of Communication in 1993. Kreisberg is
Jewish
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.
Career
Television
His first job was on the short-lived
animated sitcom
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''
Mission Hill''. He has written for several other series including: ''
Justice League
The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived ...
'', ''
The Simpsons
''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, ...
'', ''
Hope & Faith
''Hope & Faith'' is an American television sitcom, starring Faith Ford and Kelly Ripa as Hope Shanowski and Faith Fairfield. Hope is a homemaker and mother of three and Faith is her sister, a soap opera star whose character is killed off, leadi ...
'', ''
Boston Legal
''Boston Legal'' is an American legal drama and comedy drama television series created by former lawyer and Boston native David E. Kelley, produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC. The series aired from October 3, 2004, t ...
'', ''
Lipstick Jungle'', ''
Eli Stone
''Eli Stone'' is an American legal comedy-drama television series, named for its title character. The series was created by Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, who also served as executive producers alongside Ken Olin who directed the pilot, wit ...
'', ''
The Vampire Diaries
''The Vampire Diaries'' is an American supernatural fiction, supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson (screenwriter), Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the The Vampire Diaries (novel series), book series ...
'', ''
Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''
My Family
''My Family'' is a British sitcom created and initially co-written by Fred Barron, which was produced by DLT Entertainment and Rude Boy Productions, and broadcast by BBC One for eleven series between 2000 and 2011, with Christmas specials broadc ...
'', and ''
Warehouse 13
''Warehouse 13'' is an American science fiction television series that originally ran from July 7, 2009, to May 19, 2014, on the Syfy network, and was executive produced by Jack Kenny and David Simkins for Universal Cable Productions. Described ...
''.
In November 2015, Kreisberg signed a multi-year deal with
Warner Bros. Television
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, through which he would continue to develop new projects as well as remain the sole showrunner of ''The Flash'', co-showrunner of ''Supergirl'' (along with
Ali Adler
Allison Beth Adler (born May 30, 1967) is a Canadian-American television producer and writer. She is the co-creator of ''Supergirl'' and '' The New Normal'', and is also known for her work on ''Chuck'' and ''Family Guy.''
Early life
Adler was b ...
), and executive producer on ''Arrow'' and ''Legends of Tomorrow''.
In November 2017, his position with Warner Bros. was terminated.
''Fringe''
In 2009, he joined the
FOX
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Twelve sp ...
science-fiction
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel univers ...
/
horror series ''
Fringe
Fringe may refer to:
Arts
* Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival, known as "the Fringe"
* Adelaide Fringe, the world's second-largest annual arts festival
* Fringe theatre, a name for alternative theatre
* The Fringe, the ...
'' as a co-executive producer and writer. At the end of
season one Season One may refer to:
Albums
* ''Season One'' (Suburban Legends album), 2004
* ''Season One'' (All Sons & Daughters album), 2012
* ''Season One'' (Saukrates album), 2012
See also
*
*
* Season 2 (disambiguation)
* Season 4 (disambiguat ...
, Kreisberg left the show. He co-wrote the following episodes:
* "
Midnight
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" (01.18)
(co-written with co-executive producer J.H. Wyman
Joel Howard "J. H." Wyman (born January 5, 1967) is a film and TV producer, screenwriter, director and musician. He is best known for his work on the Fox Broadcasting Network, Fox science fiction shows ''Fringe (TV series), Fringe'' and ''Almos ...
)
* "
Unearthed" (02.11)
(co-written with co-executive producer David H. Goodman
David H. Goodman is an American television writer and television producer, producer.
He is known for his work on the CBS Drama (genre), drama ''Without a Trace'' and the Fox Broadcasting Network, FOX science fiction series ''Fringe (TV series), ...
)
''Booster Gold''
In 2011, Kreisberg was hired to write a pilot based on
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.
DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
hero
Booster Gold
Booster Gold (Michael Jon Carter) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in ''Booster Gold'' #1 (February 1986) and has been a member of the Justice League.
...
, for
Syfy
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.
The script went through many iterations and was said to be in consideration at the network.
This project was shelved since Warner Bros. severed all ties with Kreisberg in November 2017.
Arrowverse
In 2011, Kreisberg,
Marc Guggenheim
Marc Guggenheim (born September 24, 1970) is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and novelist. He is best known as the creator of the television series ''Eli Stone'' (2008–2009), ''Arrow'' (2012– 2020), and ''Lege ...
, and
Greg Berlanti
Gregory Berlanti (born May 24, 1972) is an American screenwriter, producer and director of film and television. He is known for his work on the television series ''Dawson's Creek'', '' Brothers & Sisters'', ''Everwood'', '' Political Animals'', ...
began developing ''
Arrow
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'', a re-imagining of the
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.
DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
comic book character
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 in November 1941. His secret identity, real name is Olive ...
for
The CW
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. In January 2012, The CW picked the project up to
pilot
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.
On January 31, 2012, actor
Stephen Amell
Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' (2012–2020). Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along wi ...
was cast in the title role of Oliver Queen/Arrow.
On May 11, 2012, The CW order ''Arrow'' to series. It premiered on October 10, 2012.
In July 2013, it was announced that Kreisberg, fellow ''Arrow'' co-creator Berlanti and DC Comics CCO
Geoff Johns
Geoffrey Johns (born January 25, 1973) is an American comic book writer, screenwriter, and film and television producer. Johns's work on the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash and Superman, has drawn critical acclaim.
He serve ...
would be introducing
Barry Allen during the show's second season, with the twentieth episode serving as a
backdoor pilot
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. Actor
Grant Gustin
Thomas Grant Gustin (born January 14, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as Barry Allen (Arrowverse), Barry Allen / The Flash on The CW series ''The Flash (2014 TV series), The Flash'' as part of the Arrowver ...
was cast and first appeared in the eighth episode of the second season, "The Scientist".
The CW producers were pleased with the handling of the character, and greenlit a pilot episode, foregoing the backdoor version.
In May 2014, ''
The Flash
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'' was officially ordered to series.
It premiered October 7, 2014.
On February 26, 2015, it was announced that Kreisberg, along with Guggenheim and Berlanti, would write/executive produce a spin-off series featuring
Caity Lotz
Caitlin Marie Lotz (born December 30, 1986) is an American actress, dancer and singer. She has portrayed Stephanie Horton in ''Mad Men'', Officer Kirsten Landry in the MTV mockumentary series ''Death Valley'' (2011), Annie in '' The Pact'' (2013) ...
,
Victor Garber
Victor Joseph Garber (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian-American actor and singer. Known for his work in film, television, and theatre, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. He has also ...
,
Brandon Routh
Brandon James Routh (; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor. He portrayed Superman in the 2006 film ''Superman Returns'', which garnered him international fame. In 2011, he played the titular character of the film '' Dylan Dog: Dead of Ni ...
and
Wentworth Miller
Wentworth Earl Miller III (born June 2, 1972) is an American-British actor and screenwriter. He rose to prominence following his starring role as Michael Scofield in the Fox series ''Prison Break'', for which he received a nomination for the ...
as White Canary, Martin Stein, The Atom and Captain Cold respectively, for a potential 2016 premiere.
The series, titled ''
Legends of Tomorrow
''DC's Legends of Tomorrow'', or simply ''Legends of Tomorrow'', is an American Time travel in fiction, time travel superhero fiction, superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and Phil Klem ...
'' premiered on January 21, 2016.
Comics
Kreisberg has written for the comic book series ''
Green Arrow and Black Canary
''Green Arrow and Black Canary'' was a comic book ongoing series published by DC Comics starring superheroes Green Arrow and Black Canary.
Publication history
The first issue (December 2007) was written by Judd Winick with art by Cliff Chiang. The ...
'' and ''
Batman Confidential
''Batman Confidential'' is an American monthly comic book series from DC Comics which debuted on December 6, 2006 and concluded on March 2, 2011.
Like a previous Batman series, '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'', ''Batman Confidential'' feat ...
.''
In 2008, Arcana Comics began publishing Helen Killer, a comic book by Kreisberg with art by Matthew Rice. In it, a college-aged
Helen Keller is given a device which allows her to see and hear and which increases her physical abilities, at which point she is hired to protect the President of the United States.
It was announced in July 2014, that Kreisberg and ''Arrow'' executive story editor
Ben Sokolowski
Benjamin "Ben" Sokolowski is a Canadian television writer.
He is well known for his work on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' and ''The Flash''.
Career
Television and film
He began his career as a production staffer on the J. J. Abrams produc ...
would be taking over the
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 in November 1941. His secret identity, real name is Olive ...
title in October of that year, beginning with issue #35.
Allegations of sexual harassment
On November 10, 2017, Kreisberg was suspended from his role as showrunner on ''The Flash, Arrow'', ''Legends of Tomorrow'', and ''Supergirl'', after fifteen women and four men accused him of sexual harassment. On November 29, 2017, he was fired from all Warner Bros. Television's projects.
Filmography
Bibliography
DC Comics
*''
JLA: Classified'' #49: "To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind" (with
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*Paulo Jr.
*Paulo Jr. (footballer)
*Paulo Almeida, Brazilian footballer
*Paulo André Cren Benini (born 1983 ...
, 2008)
*''
Batman Confidential
''Batman Confidential'' is an American monthly comic book series from DC Comics which debuted on December 6, 2006 and concluded on March 2, 2011.
Like a previous Batman series, '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'', ''Batman Confidential'' feat ...
'' #22–25, 29–30 (with
Scott McDaniel
Scott McDaniel (born 1965) is an American comics artist who has drawn numerous books, including Marvel Comics' " Fall from Grace" storyline for the '' Daredevil'' series. Notable artwork for DC Comics include a long run on '' Batman'' as regular ...
, 2008–2009) collected as ''Batman Confidential: Dead to Rights'' (tpb, 144 pages, 2010, )
*
Green Arrow
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:
**''
Green Arrow and Black Canary
''Green Arrow and Black Canary'' was a comic book ongoing series published by DC Comics starring superheroes Green Arrow and Black Canary.
Publication history
The first issue (December 2007) was written by Judd Winick with art by Cliff Chiang. The ...
'' (with
Mike Norton
Mike Norton is an American comic book artist and writer, known for his work on '' Battlepug''.
Early life
Mike Norton first discovered comics as a child when his father gave him a copy of ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #163, before he was old enoug ...
and
Renato Guedes
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(co-features in #25–28), 2009–2010) collected as:
*** ''Enemies List'' (collects #15–20, tpb, 144 pages, 2009, )
*** ''Big Game'' (collects #21–26, tpb, 192 pages, 2010, )
*** ''Five Stages'' (collects #27–29, tpb, 128 pages, 2010, )
**''
Arrow Volume 1'' (tpb, 208 pages, 2013, ) includes:
*** ''Arrow: Test Drive'' (co-written by Kreisberg,
Marc Guggenheim
Marc Guggenheim (born September 24, 1970) is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and novelist. He is best known as the creator of the television series ''Eli Stone'' (2008–2009), ''Arrow'' (2012– 2020), and ''Lege ...
,
Greg Berlanti
Gregory Berlanti (born May 24, 1972) is an American screenwriter, producer and director of film and television. He is known for his work on the television series ''Dawson's Creek'', '' Brothers & Sisters'', ''Everwood'', '' Political Animals'', ...
and
Geoff Johns
Geoffrey Johns (born January 25, 1973) is an American comic book writer, screenwriter, and film and television producer. Johns's work on the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash and Superman, has drawn critical acclaim.
He serve ...
, art by
Omar Francia,
digital
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**Digital camera, which captures and stores digital i ...
one-shot
One shot may refer to:
Film and television
* One-shot film, a feature film shot in one long take with no edits, or manufactured to look like so
* ''One Shot'' (2005 film), a Sri Lankan action film directed by Ranjan Ramanayake
* ''One Shot'' (2 ...
, 2012)
*** ''Arrow'' #1–2, 4 (co-written by Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim, art by
Mike Grell
Mike Grell (born September 13, 1947) is an American comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as '' Green Lantern/Green Arrow'', '' The Warlord'', and '' Jon Sable Freelance''.
Early life
Grell studied at the University of W ...
(#1–2) and
Eric Nguyen
Eric Michael Nguyen (January 2, 1978 – September 9, 2007) was an American professional storm chaser, meteorologist, and photographer from Keller, Texas, United States. In 2008, Nguyen released his first book of photography titled ''Adventures in ...
(#4), digital, 2012)
**''
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 in November 1941. His secret identity, real name is Olive ...
'' vol. 5 #35–40 (co-written by Kreisberg and
Ben Sokolowski
Benjamin "Ben" Sokolowski is a Canadian television writer.
He is well known for his work on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' and ''The Flash''.
Career
Television and film
He began his career as a production staffer on the J. J. Abrams produc ...
, art by
Daniel Sampere
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), ...
, 2012) collected in ''Green Arrow: Kingdom'' (tpb, 144 pages, 2015, )
*''
Superman: World of New Krypton'' (with
Pete Woods
Peter Woods is an American comic book artist, known for his work on titles such as ''Backlash'', ''Deadpool'', '' Robin'', ''Catwoman'', '' Amazons Attack'', and ''Action Comics''.
Career
Woods worked as an intern for Wildstorm comics in April ...
; Kreisberg left the series before the release of the first issue and the series ended up being co-written by
Greg Rucka
Gregory Rucka (born November 29, 1969) is an American writer known for the series of novels starring his character Atticus Kodiak, the creator-owned comic book series '' Whiteout'', ''Queen & Country'', '' Stumptown'' and '' Lazarus'', as well a ...
and
James Robinson)
*''
Justice League of America's Vibe'' #1–2 (co-written by Kreisberg and
Geoff Johns
Geoffrey Johns (born January 25, 1973) is an American comic book writer, screenwriter, and film and television producer. Johns's work on the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash and Superman, has drawn critical acclaim.
He serve ...
, art by Pete Woods, 2013) collected in ''Justice League of America's Vibe: Breach'' (tpb, 232 pages, 2014, )
Other publishers
*''
Hellen Killer'' #1–4 (with
Matthew Rice
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,
Arcana Studios
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British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada ...
, 2007–2008)
*''
Darksiders II
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'' #1–5 (with
Roger Robinson; issues #3–5 are co-written by Kreisberg and
David Slagle, digital,
Dark Horse
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Origin
Th ...
, 2012) collected as ''Darksiders II: Death's Door'' (hc, 64 pages, 2012, )
References
External links
*
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1971 births
Living people
American television writers
Boston University College of Communication alumni
Jewish American screenwriters
Place of birth missing (living people)
American male television writers
American comics writers
Showrunners
21st-century American Jews