Christopher Carl Carter is an American television and film producer, director and writer who gained fame in the 1990s as the creator of the Fox science fiction supernatural drama series The X-Files. Born in Bellflower, California, Carter graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach before spending thirteen years working for Surfing Magazine. After beginning his television career working on television films for Walt Disney Studios, Carter rose to fame in 1993 for creating The X-Files. The show earned high viewership ratings, and eventually led to Carter's being able to negotiate the creation of future series.
| Born: | Christopher Carl Carter, October 13, 1956, Bellflower, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater: | California State University, Long Beach |
| Occupation: | Writer, director, producer |
| Employer: | Ten Thirteen Productions |
| Known for: | Creator of The X-Files |
| IMDb: | Chris Carter (screenwriter)'s IMDb |
About Chris Carter
Visionary creator of the TV series The X-Files. He also went on to create three other series for Fox: Harsh Realm, Millennium, and The Lone Gunmen.
Chris Carter Before Fame
He loved to surf and play baseball growing up and attended California State University Long Beach, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1979.
Achievement of Chris Carter
He started a production company called Ten Thirteen Productions.
Chris Carter Family Life
He married Dori Pierson in 1989.
Associations of Chris Carter
He was the creator of The X-Files of which David Duchovny was the star.
Information related to Chris Carter (screenwriter)
- Science fiction film directors
- California State University, Long Beach alumni
- Showrunners
- Television producers from California
- Film producers from California
- Film directors from California