Josh Schwartz

It is incredibly likely that you have already seen Josh Schwartz’s name on the credits of your favourite television show. As the creator and one of the executive producers of the legendary TV show The OC, Schwartz has established himself at the forefront of modern popular culture. Understanding exactly what viewers want on their television screens is no easy feat yet Schwartz manages to pull it off time and time again.
Innovation clearly runs in Schwartz’s family as his parents worked as Hasbro as toy creators whilst he grew up in Long Island. However, Schwartz’s passions lay in the field of broadcasting and he attended film school. Almost an overnight success, at the age of 26 Schwartz created The OC, thus becoming one of the youngest series creators in television history. The success of the show not only marked Schwartz’s ability to underpin the trials and tribulations faced by modern teenagers, but it also paved the way for a future of reality shows and dramas focused on the lives of ordinary young Americans. Quickly and easily ingratiating himself into the world of Hollywood with his star-studded friendships and his frequent red-carpet appearances, Schwartz launched the start of an illustrious career. Since his time on The OC, Schwartz has worked on numerous hit TV shows and movies including Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie, Looking for Alaska and The Carrie Diaries. It is clear that Schwartz is a very busy man by continuing to convert the drama of adolescent yearning into hugely popular TV shows.