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.

John Stephens
John Stephens at WonderCon 2015
John Stephens at WonderCon 2015
NationalityAmerican
Alma materPomona College
Occupation(s)Television producer, screenwriter, director
Years active2001–present
Notable workThe 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

  1. Whipp, Glenn (October 10, 2011). "A Romp Through Time". Pomona College Magazine. No. Fall 2011. Pomona College. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  2. West, Dave (June 21, 2008). "'The OC' producer joins 'Gossip Girl'". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
  3. "The Emerald Atlas - Books". Random House. Retrieved May 5, 2011.


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