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J. Michael Straczynski
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American writer and filmmaker (born 1954)
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J. Michael Straczynski is an American screenwriter, film producer, novelist, and journalist. Born on July 17, 1954, in Paterson, New Jersey, he is a citizen of the United States and a member of the Writers Guild of America West. He received his education at San Diego State University and began his professional work period in 1979. Straczynski speaks English and identifies as an atheist.
His notable works include *Blood Brothers*, *Ultimate Power*, *Marvel Villains*, *The Glass Box*, and *Superman*. He has received the Bradbury Award, the Inkpot Award, and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. Additionally, he was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. Straczynski has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1954
- Works
- 192
Top works
- Blood Brothers
- Ultimate Power
- Marvel Villains
- The Glass Box
- Superman
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Film & TV
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Joseph Michael Straczynski (/strəˈzɪnski/; born July 17, 1954) is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of…
Known for
- Toy Masters — Self2014
- Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe — Self2012
- Thor — Townie2011
- 8 Arms to Hold You — Self2004
- Babylon 5 — Maintenance Worker1994
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Key facts
- Born
- Joseph Michael Straczynski , ( 1954-07-17 ) July 17, 1954 (age 71) , Paterson, New Jersey , U.S.
- Education
- Southwestern College ( AA ), San Diego State University ( BA )
- Occupations
- Screenwriter producer director comic book writer
- Years active
- 1979–present
- Spouse
- Kathryn M. Drennan , ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1983 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2003 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Joseph
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Paterson
- Occupation
- film director
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Religion
- atheism
- Official website
- www.jmsnews.com
- Image
- J. Michael Straczynski.png
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- J. Michael Straczynski
- date of birth
- 1954-07-17
- start of work period
- 1979-00-00
- social media followers
- 74323
- writing language
- English language
- medical condition
- Asperger syndrome
- nominated for
- Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel
- member of
- Writers Guild of America West
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Encyclopedic overview
Joseph Michael Straczynski (/strəˈzɪnski/; born July 17, 1954) is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
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