Matthew Carnahan

Matthew McNair Carnahan (born February 6, 1961) is an American producer, writer, and director.

This article is about the television producer and author. For the screenwriter of The Kingdom and Lions for Lambs, see Matthew Michael Carnahan.

Matthew Carnahan
Born (1961-02-06) February 6, 1961
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Director, writer, producer
Years active2004–present
Known forHouse of Lies
Spouse
Honor Molloy
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(m. 1983⁠–⁠1984)​
PartnerHelen Hunt (2001–2017)
Children2

Career

Valley of the Boom is a six-part American docudrama television miniseries, created, directed, and executive produced by Carnahan. It premiered on January 13, 2019, on National Geographic.[1][2][3]

Personal life

Carnahan studied at New York University, as well as the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.

He has a son, Emmett Carnahan (b. 1998) from a previous relationship[4] and daughter, Mákena Lei Gordon Carnahan (born 2004) with actress and longtime partner Helen Hunt. In August 2017, the couple split after 16 years together.[5][6]

Filmography
  • Valley of the Boom (2019) TV Series (writer, director, executive producer)
  • Ride (2014) (producer)
  • House of Lies (2012–16) TV Series (creator, executive producer, writer)
  • Dirt (2007–08) TV Series (creator, executive producer, writer, director)
  • Fastlane (2002) TV Series (writer, producer)
  • Thieves (2001) TV Series (writer, producer)
  • Rudyland (2001) (producer, director)
  • The Fugitive (2000) TV Series (consulting producer)
  • Trinity (1998) TV Series (creator, writer, producer)
  • Black Circle Boys (1997) (writer, director)
  • Mailman (director)

Bibliography
  • Serpent Girl (2005) (ISBN 1-4000-6270-5)

References
  1. Valley of the Boom mashes up fact and fantasy of dot-com disaster, Richard Trenholm, 2019
  2. 'Valley of the Boom': TV Review, The Hollywood Reporter, 2019
  3. Review: Valley of the Boom captures Silicon Valley's insanity, Ars Technica, 2019
  4. "Helen Hunt Opens up About Parenthood". January 11, 2013.
  5. Johnson, Zach (August 16, 2017). "Helen Hunt and Matthew Carnahan Break Up After 16 Years". E!. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  6. "Helen Hunt splits from boyfriend Matthew Carnahan after 16 years together". Reality TV World. August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
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