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Chris Carter(I)

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Born and raised in Bellflower, California, Chris Carter graduated from the California State University at Long Beach with a degree in journalism. Formerly a freelance journalist and editor of "Surfing" magazine, Carter began his career as a screenwriter in 1985 at The Walt Disney Studios. In 1992 Carter began developing projects for Twentieth Century Fox Television, creating The X-Files (1993), which was the winner of the Golden Globe for Best Drama in 1995 and 1997, Emmy-nominated three times for Best Drama, and winner of a Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. In 1996 he created the series Millennium (1996) and in 1999 Harsh Realm (1999). For his work on The X-Files, Carter has received three Golden Globe Awards (1994, 1996, 1997), a Writers Guild nomination, two Directors Guild nominations, and an Emmy Award nomination.
BornOctober 13, 1956
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    • Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files (1993)
    The X-Files
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
    The X Files: I Want to Believe
    5.9
    • Writer
    • 2008
    Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X Files (1998)
    The X Files
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 1998
    Barbara Eden, Jennie Garth, David Tom, Don Murray, Shawnee Smith, Alison Sweeney, and Byron Thames in A Brand New Life (1989)
    A Brand New Life
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

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    Writer



    • Lance Henriksen in Millennium After the Millennium (2019)
      Millennium After the Millennium
      7.7
      • Millennium created by
      • 2019
    • Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files (1993)
      The X-Files
      8.6
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • story by ...
      • 1993–2018
    • The After (2014)
      The After
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • creator
      • written by (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • The Sex Files 2: A Dark XXX Parody
      6.8
      Video
      • based on the characters created by
      • 2010
    • The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody
      7.1
      Video
      • based on the characters created by
      • 2009
    • The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
      The X Files: I Want to Believe
      5.9
      • television series "The X-Files"
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 4
      9.0
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 3
      8.6
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 2
      8.4
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 1
      8.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • The X Files: Resist or Serve (2004)
      The X Files: Resist or Serve
      8.1
      Video Game
      • creator
      • 2004
    • Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Bruce Harwood in The Lone Gunmen (2001)
      The Lone Gunmen
      7.3
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2001
    • Scott Bairstow, Samantha Mathis, D.B. Sweeney, Max Martini, Rachel Hayward, Terry O'Quinn, and Sarah-Jane Redmond in Harsh Realm (1999)
      Harsh Realm
      7.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 1999–2000
    • Millennium (1996)
      Millennium
      7.9
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 1996–1999
    • The X-Files Game (1998)
      The X-Files Game
      8.4
      Video Game
      • story by
      • 1998

    Producer



    • The X-Files: Albuquerque
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files (1993)
      The X-Files
      8.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1993–2018
    • The After (2014)
      The After
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
      The X Files: I Want to Believe
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Bruce Harwood in The Lone Gunmen (2001)
      The Lone Gunmen
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2001
    • Scott Bairstow, Samantha Mathis, D.B. Sweeney, Max Martini, Rachel Hayward, Terry O'Quinn, and Sarah-Jane Redmond in Harsh Realm (1999)
      Harsh Realm
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1999–2000
    • Millennium (1996)
      Millennium
      7.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • showrunner
      • 1996–1999
    • Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X Files (1998)
      The X Files
      7.0
      • producer
      • 1998
    • Inside the X Files (1998)
      Inside the X Files
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1998
    • William B. Davis, Mitch Pileggi, and Steven Williams in Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (1996)
      Secrets of the X Files, Part 2
      7.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 1996
    • Barbara Eden, Jennie Garth, David Tom, Don Murray, Shawnee Smith, Alison Sweeney, and Byron Thames in A Brand New Life (1989)
      A Brand New Life
      7.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1989
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1988
    • Rags to Riches (1987)
      Rags to Riches
      7.6
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 1987–1988
    • Cameo by Night
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • producer (as Christopher C. Carter)
      • 1987

    Director



    • Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files (1993)
      The X-Files
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1994–2018
    • The After (2014)
      The After
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2014
    • The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
      The X Files: I Want to Believe
      5.9
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 4
      9.0
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 3
      8.6
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Threads of Mythology, Part 2
      8.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Rags to Riches (1987)
      Rags to Riches
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1987

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    Soylent Green is People
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    Soylent Green is People
    Hello Frank
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    Hello Frank
    X-Files: The Complete Third Season
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    X-Files: The Complete Third Season
    X-Files: The Complete Seventh Season
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    X-Files: The Complete Seventh Season

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Chris C. Carter
    • Height
      • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
    • Born
      • October 13, 1956
      • Bellflower, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Dori Pierson1987 - present
    • Publicity listings
      • 9 Interviews
      • 9 Articles

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    • Trivia
      Two of his attempts for crossovers with other television shows failed for the same reasons. The first attempt was to crossover Fox's The X-Files (1993) with CBS's Picket Fences (1992); however, CBS feared losing ratings to the newer network. The second attempt was to crossover with The WB's Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), but Fox also feared losing ratings to the newer network. In both cases, each show's Executive Producer was on board, David E. Kelley and Joss Whedon, respectively.
    • Quotes
      The day I swan around in expensive suits is the day I hope someone puts a bullet in my head.

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      68 years old
    • When was Chris Carter born?
      October 13, 1956
    • Where was Chris Carter born?
      Bellflower, California, USA
    • What is Chris Carter's birth name?
      Christopher Carl Carter
    • How tall is Chris Carter?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.79 meters

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