John Stephens (TV producer)
John Stephens is an American television producer, screenwriter and director best known for his work on The O.C., Gilmore Girls and Gotham.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pomona College |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, screenwriter, director |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Notable work | The O.C. Gilmore Girls Gotham |
Early life
Stephens attended Pomona College, graduating in 1994.[1]
Career
Stephens is credited as the producer of twenty-five episodes of the drama series The O.C., and supervising producer for an additional three episodes. He has written twelve episodes and directed one – the only directing role credited to his name.
He has co-produced six episodes of dramedy series Gilmore Girls and written eight episodes, and is credited as executive story producer for one episode and story editor for a number of other episodes.
In June, 2008, it was revealed that he had been hired to be executive producer of Gossip Girl. He said, "I was a big fan of Gossip Girl – probably embarrassingly big for a 36-year-old man – so that, and the prospect of working with Stephanie and Josh again, meant I probably would have worked on the show for free. It was a real bonus when they offered to pay me." It was also revealed that under the deal Stephens would develop new shows for Warner Bros. Television.[2]
He is the author of the children's fantasy series The Books of Beginning, the first one called The Emerald Atlas, the second The Fire Chronicle and the third The Black Reckoning.[3]
References
- Whipp, Glenn (October 10, 2011). "A Romp Through Time". Pomona College Magazine. No. Fall 2011. Pomona College. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- West, Dave (June 21, 2008). "'The OC' producer joins 'Gossip Girl'". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
- "The Emerald Atlas - Books". Random House. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
