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John Glenn
Born
John Patrick Glenn

(1971-12-18) December 18, 1971 (age 52)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materArt Center College of Design
Occupation(s)Producer, director, screenwriter
Organization(s)Writers Guild of America
Directors Guild of America
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John Patrick Glenn is an American screenwriter, producer, and director.

Glenn launched his screenwriting career in 1999, when he sold his spec script Red World to Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Pictures[1] in a multi-studio bidding war. Since, he has scripted original films for every major studio, handled production rewrites, produced and directed film, and created Television at myriad of major networks. He formerly served as the showrunner and executive Producer of the CBS drama SEAL Team.[2]

Television career

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Glenn sold his first television show, Black Star, in 2001 to UPN. He has continued to create, write, produce, and direct dozens of projects throughout the last 20 years. Most notably he has created and produced Identity (ABC Studios), The Hatfields and McCoys (NBC/ABC Studios), Tin Man (NBC and Universal Television Studios), Allegiance (NBC and Universal Television Studios), Miranda's Rights (NBC and Universal Television Studios), and SEAL Team (as showrunner, CBS Studios and CBS Network). Over the course of his extensive career, Glenn has developed, sold, and produced over three dozen projects to every major network, including ABC,[3][4] NBC,[5] CBS,[6] and Fox.[7] Prior to taking over SEAL Team, Glenn's production company, John Glenn Entertainment, was based at NBC/Universal on the Universal studio lot.[8] During Glenn's successful 4-year tenure with NBC/Universal, he sold and produced multiple projects, and served as Executive Producer on the NBC drama, Allegiance.[9] Glenn moved his company to CBS in September 2017.[10]

Film career

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Glenn has scripted feature films for every major studio, including Journey to the Center of the Earth, Clash of the Titans and The Lazarus Project (which Glenn wrote and directed). In 2008, he delivered a page one rewrite of Eagle Eye that Steven Spielberg attached to direct.[11] Glenn also worked on re-imaginings for Blade Runner with producer Bud Yorkin,[12] and for The Warriors with director Tony Scott.[13] He produced the film Disaster with Roy T. Wood as the director and just recently sold two more films as of 2021.

Glenn has partnered with producers such as Mark Gordon,[14] Peter Chernin,[15] Beau Flynn, Bert Salke,[16] Richard Zanuck, Andrew Lazar, Stephanie Savage, David Janollari, Mary Parent, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Burnett, Roma Downy,[17] and Kurtzman-Orci,[18] amongst others. He has worked with notable directors such as Steven Spielberg, M. Night Shyamalan,[19] Paul W. S. Anderson,[20] Tony Scott, DJ Caruso, McG,[21] Justin Lin, F. Gary Gray, and actors Charlize Theron,[22] Sophia Bush,[23] Eva Longoria, Paul Walker, Marcia Gay Harden,[16] Chaz Palminteri, Virginia Madsen,[24] Jason O'Mara,[25] Colin O'Donoghue, David Boreanaz,[9] John Cusack, Angela Bassett,[26] Margot Robbie, John Krasinski, Jake Gyllenhaal, Renée Zellweger, and Demi Moore to name a few.

Personal life

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Glenn was born on December 18, 1971, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He currently resides outside of Los Angeles in San Marino, California with his wife and three children.

Filmography

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Films

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  • Elevation (2024, producer, screenwriter)
  • Run the Night (2024, producer, screenwriter)
  • Merlin (2024, producer, screenwriter)
  • The Debt (2024, producer)
  • Cut & Run (2023, producer, screenwriter)
  • Knights of the Borrowed Dark (2018, producer, screenwriter)
  • Abducted (2013, screenwriter)
  • Dog Show (2011, producer)
  • Junkers (2009, screenwriter)
  • Eagle Eye (2008, screenwriter)
  • Law Abiding Citizen (2008, production rewrite (screenwriter))
  • The Lazarus Project (2006, director, screenwriter)
  • Disaster (2006, producer)
  • The Source (2005, screenwriter)
  • Radiant (2004, screenwriter)
  • The Warriors (2003, screenwriter)
  • Blade Runner v.2 (2003, screenwriter)
  • Clash of the Titans (2002, screenwriter (uncredited))
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth (2000, screenwriter)
  • Red World(1999, screenwriter)

Television

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  • Black Star (2001) - as Creator, Writer, Producer
  • Payback (2002) - as Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
  • Deegan's Century (2004) - as Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
  • Silverlake (2004) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • McCabe (2005-2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Drift (2005-2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Bullet (2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Mercy (2007) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Fix It Men (2008) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Fallen (2009) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Treadstone (2010) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Identity (2010-2011) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Kate Warne (2011) - as Executive Producer
  • Treasure Island (2011) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Lost Horizon (2012) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • The Hatfields and McCoys (2012-2013) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Tin Man (2013-2014) - as Executive Producer
  • Conception (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Ghost Projekt (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Domino (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Allegiance (2014) - as Executive Producer
  • Justice (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
  • Critical (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
  • Last Hour (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
  • The Possession of Maggie Gill (2014-2015) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Coyote (2015-2016) - as Writer, Executive Producer (with David Goyer)
  • Caesar (2015-2016) - as Executive Producer
  • Miranda's Rights (2015-2016) - as Executive Producer
  • Heavenly Creatures (2015-2016) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Under Suspicion (2016) - as Executive Producer
  • Dreamer (2016) - as Executive Producer
  • The Evidence Room (2016) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
  • Samuri (2017) - as Executive Producer
  • My Fair Baby (2017) - as Creator, Executive Producer
  • Murder Room (2018) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
  • Trader (2018) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
  • SEAL Team (2018–19) - as Showrunner / Executive Producer
  • Cabin Fever (2018-2019) - as Executive Producer
  • Viola Wells (2020) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer

References

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  1. ^ Lyons, Charles (April 8, 2002). "Glenn, Wright to update 'Warriors'". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 23, 2018). "'SEAL Team': John Glenn Joins CBS Series As New Showrunner, Two EPs Depart". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2015). "'Caesar' Drama From Matt Lopez & John Glenn Gets ABC Put Pilot Commitment". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (March 26, 2013). "ABC Studios, Sonar Entertainment Team For 'Fix It Men' From Creator John Glenn". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2011). "Maria Grasso & Deb Spera Sell 3 Dramas, Including Modern-Day 'Treasure Island'". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2010). "'CSI' Creator Takes On Robert Ludlum With 'Treadstone' Spy Drama Project At CBS". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  7. ^ Schneider, Michael (September 21, 2009). "Chernin's 'Fallen' rises". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2013). "Writer John Glenn Signs Overall Deal With Uni TV". Deadline. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "'SEAL Team': John Glenn Joins CBS Series As New Showrunner, Two EPs Depart". www.msn.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  10. ^ Schneider, Michael (May 16, 2018). "TV Facts on Pacts: Who's Scored Overall Deals". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  11. ^ Koehler, Robert (September 25, 2008). "Eagle Eye". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  12. ^ "Exclusive: Eagle Eye Co-Writers Working on Blade Runner 2". /Film. September 29, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  13. ^ Dunkley, Charles Lyons,Cathy (April 9, 2002). "Glenn, Wright to update 'Warriors'". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "Mark Gordon, ABC Studios Prep Time-Travel Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. March 26, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  15. ^ Schneider, Michael. "Chernin's 'Fallen' rises". Variety. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
  16. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (March 23, 2006). "Harden down for 'Drift'". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 13, 2015). "NBC Pilot 'Unveiled' Sets John Glenn As New Writer". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  18. ^ "Eagle Eye". The Hollywood Reporter. September 24, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "M. Night Shyamalan/John Glenn Modern-Day Moby Dick Drama Goes To NBC As Put Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  20. ^ Frutkin, AJ. "ABC Greenlights Pilots Our Thirties, Drift". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 19, 2006.
  21. ^ "McG and John Glenn Team Up for McCabe". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2005.
  22. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2012). "NBC To Team With Charlize Theron & John Glenn For Modern Hatfields & McCoys Series". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  23. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2013). "Sophia Bush To Star In NBC Pilot 'Hatfields & McCoys', 'The Selection' Finds Celeste". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  24. ^ Abrams, Natalie. "Pilot Season: Virginia Madsen Joins the Cast of NBC's Hatfields & McCoys". TV Guide. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  25. ^ "Jason O'Mara Lands Lead Role in ABC's Drama Pilot 'Drift'". Media Life Magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2006.
  26. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2011). "Angela Bassett To Star In ABC Pilot 'Identity'". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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