Shawn Ryan
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| Born | Shawn Ryan October 11, 1966 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Middlebury College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, screenwriter, showrunner |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work | The Shield, The Unit, S.W.A.T., Timeless |
| Spouse |
Cathryn Michon (after 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
Shawn Ryan (born October 11, 1966) is an American television producer, screenwriter, and showrunner. He is best known as the creator of the critically acclaimed crime drama series The Shield, which aired on FX from 2002 to 2008. His work on The Shield earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards, establishing him as a prominent figure in television.[1]
Early Life and Education
[change | change source]Shawn Ryan was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He developed an early interest in storytelling and pursued his passion for writing at Middlebury College in Vermont, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988. At Middlebury, Ryan was active in theater and creative writing, honing his skills in crafting compelling narratives.[2]
Career
[change | change source]Ryan began his television career in the mid-1990s, writing for several series, including Nash Bridges and Angel. His breakout moment came with the creation of The Shield, which debuted on FX in 2002. The series, centered on a morally ambiguous police unit, became a critical and commercial success, earning Ryan an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
- The Unit (2006–2009): A military drama that aired on CBS, exploring the lives of a covert special forces team and their families.
- Terriers (2010): A cult-favorite detective dramedy on FX.
- Last Resort (2012–2013): A political and military thriller on ABC.
- Timeless (2016–2018): A science fiction series focused on time travel, aired on NBC.
- S.W.A.T. (2017–present): A procedural drama based on the 1975 series of the same name.
Awards and Recognition
[change | change source]- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (The Shield)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama (The Shield)
- Peabody Award for Excellence in Storytelling[3]
See Also
[change | change source]- The Shield
- Television producer
- Showrunner
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (2011-01-11). "Shawn Ryan: Martin Scorsese Influenced 'The Chicago Code'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-02. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
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