BIOGRAPHIES - THE WRITERS

Alan Katz
Alan Katz joined THE OUTER LIMITS in season five and wrote four episodes. He wrote and produced six seasons for HBO's TALES FROM THE CRYPT, HAUNTED LIVES: TRUE GHOST STORIES and FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES. He was executive producer/writer of PENN & TELLER'S CRUEL WORLD, FEAR ITSELF and producer/writer of WEIRD WORLD and the feature film TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: BORDELLO OF BLOOD. He also wrote the feature film CHILDREN OF THE CORN II.

Sam Egan
Multiple award-winning writer Sam Egan, who currently serves as creative consultant on season seven of THE OUTER LIMITS, was executive producer for season six and season five, senior executive consultant for season four and co-executive producer for season three. Egan also wrote the script for the feature film THE OUTER LIMITS. His writing/producing credits also include the series NORTHERN EXPOSURE, SECOND NOAH, SNOOPS, the movie of the week THE KID WHO LOVED CHRISTMAS and the feature film IMAGINE - JOHN LENNON. He was creator of the series SWEATING BULLETS as well as co-creator of the CBS series SNOOPS. Egan also co-wrote the feature film ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK.

Tom Szollosi
Tom Szollosi has written the features BECOMING CASANOVA, BORIS PASTERNAK, BONE DADDY, JUST MY IMAGINATION, SNOW WHITE, THREE O?CLOCK HIGH, BLOOD PRESSURE, IT TAKES TWO. He also wrote episodes for the television series THE OUTER LIMITS, WHISPERS, WALKER: TEXAS RANGER, HUNTER, A TREAM, HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK, COBRA, SEA QUEST and multiple episodes of STAR TREK VOYAGER. He wrote the pilots for FORT HELL, THE IVORY MUG and INCOMING and was Producer for JOE?S LIFE, THE TORKELSONS, and TEECH. In addition, he was Story Editor on HUNTER and POWERS OF MATTHEW STAR and Script Consultant on HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK and THE A TEAM.

Jeff King
Jeff King has written multiple episodes for STARGATE SG-1, DUE SOUTH and EZ STREETS as well as episodes for NIGHTHEAT. He has won multiple awards for his work as a producer and has produced STARGATE SG-1, EZ STREETS, DUE SOUTH, ORDEAL IN THE ARCTIC, SECRET SERVICE, E.N.G, TOP COPS, DIAMONDS, THE GUNFIGHTERS and NIGHTHEAT.

Bruce Lacey
Bio is unavailable.

John Schulian
John Schulian served as story editor and writer in season 7 of THE OUTER LIMITS. Previously, he was consulting producer on the television series JAG, co-executive producer on LAWLESS, co-executive producer on HERCULES, co-creator of XENA, creative consultant on THE UNTOUCHABLES, co-executive producer of REASONABLE DOUBTS, supervising producer of MIDNIGHT CALLER, executive story editor of WISE GUY, story editor of SLAP MAXWELL STORY and story editor for MIAMI VICE, in addition to writing for all of the aforementioned television shows. He wrote one episode each for L.A. LAW and HOOPERMAN and the pilot scripts for GLADIATOR, LEGACY, OUTSIDE SHOT, THE RING and STRINGER. Prior to becoming a television screenwriter, Schulian was a syndicated sports columnist for the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, the CHICAGO DAILY-NEWS and the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS. He is currently a special contributor to SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.

Naren Shankar
Formerly Executive Story Editor of THE OUTER LIMITS, Naren Shankar is Supervising Producer for Season Five. After receiving B. Sc., M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Engineering, Physics and Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, Naren joined STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION as a WFA intern. He was subsequently hired as the series Science Consultant and went on to become a staff writer and Story Editor for the series? final season which received a 1994 Emmy nomination. He joined SEAQUEST as Executive Story Editor in 1995 and THE OUTER LIMITS in 1996.

Scott Peters
Scott Peters has written multiple episodes of THE OUTER LIMITS. He is formerly the Story Editor for Season Five and currently a Producer for Season Six. He’s a Gemini-nominated writer whose credits include: story editing the Fox series BEYOND BELIEF, writing the M.O.W. LOST SOULS, and writing multiple episodes of GOOSEBUMPS, HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES and ANIMORPHS. He has also written for THE FAMOUS JETT JACKSON, BRATS OF THE LOST NEBULA, and GHOST STORIES. He was the writer, producer and director of the science fiction short, TUNNELVISION and has written and directed multiple episodes of ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?

Will Dixon
Former Co-Producer and Executive Story Editor of PSI-FACTOR, Dixon has written episodes for the television series THE OUTER LIMITS, KRATTS CREATURES, TOP COPS, SWEETGRASS and THE GARDEN. He directed episodes of THE ENDANGERED, INSIDE STORIES and multiple episodes of ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK, ON MY MIND, LIFE LESSONS and the television movie GUITARMAN, which he also wrote and co-produced. Will has won numerous awards for his work.

Chris Ruppenthal
Chris Ruppenthal was formerly Co-Executive Producer of THE OUTER LIMITS and has worked as Supervising Producer of TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL and HARTS OF THE WEST, Consultant on THE X-FILES, LOIS AND CLARKE and THE PRETENDER, Executive Story Editor for MOONLIGHTING, Producer on QUANTUM LEAP and Co-Executive Producer on SILK STALKINGS.

Eric Saltzgaber
Eric Saltzgaber has written the feature films DOUBLE TAP and DOUBLE EDGE, and has several currently optioned. He has written comics books for Marvel Comics, Darkhorse Comics, Eclipse Comics and Arcane Comics including HELLRAISER, HELLRAISER: THE CONFIGURATION WAR with D.G. Chichester, PRIMAL with Clive Barker and D.G. Chichester, WEAVEWORLD, THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE, PINHEAD with D.G. Chichester, THE MASK, WE GREET THEM WITH A SONG and BRING'EM BACK DEAD.

James Crocker
Writer James Crocker joined THE OUTER LIMITS in Season 7 as Supervising Producer. He has written several episodes of THE OUTER LIMITS as well as multiple episodes of STARGATE SG-1 and THE ROCKFORD FILES. He has worked as co-executive producer on LOIS AND CLARK and TRIANGLE, supervising producer on STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE and THE TWILIGHT ZONE, consultant on MAX HEADROOM and story editor on SIMON AND SIMON.

William Mikaluk
Bio is unavailable.

Grant Rosenberg
Grant Rosenberg is currently the Co-Executive Producer of THE OUTER LIMITS. He spent the two previous years as Executive Producer/Writer on another Showtime series, POLTERGEIST: THE LEGACY. Two years prior to that he divided his time between Vancouver and Los Angeles serving a Co-Executive Producer on POLTERGIEST: THE LEGACY as well as being a writer/producer on the ABC series LOIS & CLARK. Grant has served as Executive Producer and/or writer on multiple series including TIME TRAX, MACGYVER and STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Additionally, he was Executive Producer on FACE OF FEAR, the television movie based on the novel of the same name by best-selling author Dean Koontz. Before turning to writing and producing, Mr. Rosenberg was Senior Vice President of Network Television for Walt Disney Studios where he was involved with THE GOLDEN GIRLS and THE DISNEY SUNDAY MOVIE. Prior to joining Disney, he spent eight years with Paramount Pictures Television, finishing his stint there as Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs.

Scott Nimerfro
Producer, Actor and Writer, Scott Nimerfro has written more episodes of TALES FROM THE CRYPT then any other individual writer. While writing various film projects including the HBO film BACK TO BACK, he has also worked as a producer, co-producer, or associate producer on TREKKIES, BORDELLO OF BLOOD, DEMON KNIGHT, W.E.I.R.D. WORLD, and TALES FROM THE CRYPT, as an actor on W.E.I.R.D. WORLD and TALES FROM THE CRYPT and RADIO FLYER.

Lawrence Meyers
After graduating with a Chemistry degree from Cornell University, Lawrence Meyers received his MA in Film Production from the University of Southern California's distinguished School of Cinema-Television. He has served as Story Editor for CBS's Emmy-winning series PICKET FENCES, Executive Story Editor for NBC's THE PRETENDER, and Co-Producer for FOX's ROAR. He has also written episodes of James L. Brooks' PHENOM, CBS's EARLY EDITION, NBC's PROFILER, and USA's G vs. E. His episodes of THE OUTER LIMITS include "Under the Bed," "To Tell the Truth," "Manifest Destiny," and "Stasis." He has a feature project in development at FOX in conjunction with Lynda Obst and Stan Lee.

Micheal Berman
Michael Berman co-wrote the feature films IMD, WICKED SUMMER, TWISTER and the television movie of the week EGGHEAD in addition to five episodes of the television series POLTERGEIST: THE LEGACY.

Anurag Mehta
Anurag Mehta wrote and directed the independent feature film AMERICAN CHAI and wrote the features WICKED SUMMER and STRAIGHT AS AN ARROW.

Brad Wright
Brad Wright served as Co-Executive Producer and writer for the CableACE Award-winning MGM series THE OUTER LIMITS before partnering with fellow THE OUTER LIMITS Executive Producer/Writer Jonathan Glassner. The two formed Double Secret Productions which along with Gekko Film Corp. and MGM, produce STARGATE SG-1. Wright and Glasser co-wrote the pilot for STARGATE SG-1, "The Children of the Gods." Wright has since written many episodes of STARGATE SG-1. He has also written for the television series MADISON, FOREVER KNIGHT, MOM P.I., THE BLACK STALLION and NEON RIDER, which he also co-produced. In addition, he has written several television pilots. Wright was nominated for Best Writer at the 1998 Gemini Awards and also nominated as Best Writer in a Dramatic Series at the CableACE awards in 1997.

Duncan Kennedy
Duncan Kenndy wrote the feature film DEEP BLUE SEA starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Renny Harlin.

Mark Stern
Mark Stern is President of Production at Trilogy Entertainment Group and has overseen more than 300 hours of television production. Stern executive produced CBS* western series THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, the TNT original movie HOUDINI and ABC*s highly rated mini-series PETER BENCHLEY*S CREATURE and first run series FAME L.A. He executive produced the 6th and is currently executing producing the 7th season of the multi-award winning television series THE OUTER LIMITS.

Michael Sloan
Michael Sloan served as executive producer and writer on THE OUTER LIMITS in season 7. Prior to that he was creative consultant on the series CALL OF THE WILD. He served as executive producer/writer on the television movies FREEFALL, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK, BIONIC EVER AFTER, BIONIC SHUTDOWN, RETURN OF THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN AND THE BIONIC WOMAN, RIVIERA, and THE RETURN OF THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Sloan was executive producer/writer on the pilot KARMA and on the television series KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS. Other television credits include the pilot for THE EQUALIZER as creator/executive producer, the series THE MASTER as creator/executive producer/writer, the series B.J. AND THE BEAR as executive producer/writer and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA as supervising producer/writer among others.

Alan Brennert
In addition to THE OUTER LIMITS, Alan Brennert has written multiple episodes of L.A. LAW (also served as producer and supervising producer), CHINA BEACH, SIMON & SIMON, THE TWILIGHT ZONE (also served as executive story consultant) and an episode of THE DARK ROOM. Other television credits include the four hour mini-series NOT BETWEEN BROTHERS, the television movie KINDRED SPIRITS, and the pilots SOUL CATCHER, LOVE IS STRANGE, BORN FREE and OUTPOST. Additonally he has written the feature films TIME AND CHANCE, BLACKFRIAR and THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. He is the recipient of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for L.A. LAW, and garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series, also for L.A. LAW. Additionally, he has been honored with a Golden Globe nomination, three Writer's Guild nominations and a Nebula Award (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America). Brennert has also written six books.