Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy (born November 9, 1965)[1] is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He is the creator of the television series Nip/Tuck and Glee. Murphy also made the WB network series Popular, which aired from 1999 to 2001. As of 2011, some movies he will direct are underworks.

Ryan Murphy
Murphy at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010.
Murphy at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010.
Born (1965-11-30) November 30, 1965 (age 58)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
OccupationScreenwriter, Television director, Television producer
Alma materIndiana University, Bloomington

Murphy is a graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also went to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Personal life

Murphy is openly gay.[2] Murphy says he sometimes goes to church in Los Angeles.[3]

References

  1. Ryan Murphy biography and filmography, retrieved May 13, 2010
  2. Poniewozik, James (March 7, 2005), "Queer Eye for Straight TV", Time, archived from the original on January 27, 2008, retrieved August 20, 2008
  3. "From Nip/Tuck to High School Glee", Fresh Air, NPR, May 19, 2009, retrieved November 25, 2009

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