Brad Falchuk

Brad Falchuk was born on March 1, 1971, in Newton, Massachusetts. His early life included actively participating in sports like baseball, basketball, and lacrosse, and he graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree. He later pursued a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the AFI Conservatory. Falchuk’s career in television began in 2001 as a writer for series including “Mutant X,” “Earth: Final Conflict,” and “Veritas: The Quest.” A significant turning point in his career came in 2003 when he was hired to write for the first season of “Nip/Tuck.” During his time on “Nip/Tuck” from 2004 to 2010, he established a working relationship with show creator Ryan Murphy, which would lead to a prolific collaboration.

In 2009, Falchuk, alongside Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, co-created the musical comedy-drama series “Glee,” which ran successfully until 2015 for 121 episodes. Following the success of “Glee,” Falchuk signed a substantial two-year deal with 20th Century Fox Television, expanding his role to include the development of new projects. This partnership with Murphy continued to flourish with the creation of the critically acclaimed anthology horror series “American Horror Story,” which premiered in 2011 and has continued for 132 episodes as of 2024. He also co-created the horror-comedy series “Scream Queens” (2015-2016) and the drama series “Pose” (2018-2021).

Falchuk’s collaborative work further extended to the “9-1-1” franchise, co-creating “9-1-1” (2018-2025) and its spin-off “9-1-1: Lone Star” (2020-2025). In March 2019, Brad Falchuk signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix through his production company, Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, for the development, writing, producing, and directing of new series. This move marked a new chapter in his career, allowing him to continue creating influential television content. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe nominations.