Chris Carter
Biography
Christopher Carl Carter is an American television and film producer, director, and writer. Born on October 13, 1956, in Bellflower, California, he is widely known for creating the series The X-Files, which became a phenomenon of the 1990s and influenced a generation of science fiction and paranormal enthusiasts. His work also includes Millennium. Carter operates his own television production company, Ten Thirteen Productions.
Career overview
Christopher Carl Carter is an American television and film producer, director, and writer. Born on October 13, 1956, in Bellflower, California, Carter graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, before spending thirteen years working for Surfing Magazine. Following his time in journalism, he began his television career working on television films for Walt Disney Studios.
Carter rose to fame in the 1990s as the creator of the Fox science fiction supernatural drama series The X-Files. The show earned high viewership ratings, became a phenomenon of the 1990s, and influenced a generation of science fiction and paranormal enthusiasts. This success eventually enabled Carter to negotiate the creation of future series.
In addition to his work on The X-Files, Carter is known for his involvement with projects such as the film Akta X - Film and the series Millennium. He operates his own television production company, Ten Thirteen Productions.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Alien Contact (2024) Writer
- Smiley Death Face (2020) Writer
- Millennium After the Millennium (2019) as Himself
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Himself
- The After (2014) Creator
- The After (2014) Writer
- The After (2014) Director
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) as Man Sitting in Hospital Hallway (uncredited)
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) Director
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) Writer
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) Producer
- Defenders of Justice: The Story of The Lone Gunmen (2005) as Self
- The Lone Gunmen (2001) Writer
- The Lone Gunmen (2001) Executive Producer
- The Lone Gunmen (2001) Creator
- Harsh Realm (1999) Writer
- Harsh Realm (1999) Producer
- Harsh Realm (1999) Creator
- The X-Files (1998) Story
- The X-Files (1998) Producer
- The X-Files (1998) Screenplay
- The Making of 'The X Files: Fight the Future' (1998) as Self
- Inside The X-Files (1998) as Self
- Inside The X-Files (1998) Executive Producer
- Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten (1998) as Self
- Millennium (1996) Writer
- Millennium (1996) Producer
- Millennium (1996) Creator
- More Secrets of the X-Files (1996) as Self
- More Secrets of the X-Files (1996) Writer
- The X-Files (1993) as Cinema Audience (uncredited)
- The X-Files (1993) as Another Agent (uncredited)
- The X-Files (1993) Writer
- The X-Files (1993) Director
- The X-Files (1993) Executive Producer
- The X-Files (1993) Creator
- The X-Files (1993) Teleplay
- Brand New Life (1989) Writer
- Midnight Caller (1988) Writer
- Meet the Munceys (1988) Writer
- Meet the Munceys (1988) Executive Producer
- Rags to Riches (1987) Writer
- Rags to Riches (1987) Producer
- Rags to Riches (1987) Director
- Cameo by Night (1987) Writer
- The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Carter best known for?
Chris Carter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008).
When and where was Chris Carter born?
Chris Carter was born on October 13, 1956 in Bellflower, California, USA.
How many credits does Chris Carter have?
Chris Carter has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2024.
What is Chris Carter's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Carl Carter is an American television and film producer, director, and writer. Born on October 13, 1956, in Bellflower, California, he is widely known for creating the series The X-Files, which became a phenomenon of the 1990s and influenced a generation of science fiction and paranormal enthusiasts. His wo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Cinema Audience (uncredited) — aged about 36
- The X-Files (1993) as Another Agent (uncredited) — aged about 36
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) as Man Sitting in Hospital Hallway (uncredited) — aged about 51
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