Gary Scott Thompson
Biography
Gary Scott Thompson is an American screenwriter, television producer, and director born on October 7, 1959, in Ukiah, California. His writing credits include the projects The Fast and the Furious, its sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hollow Man, Split Second, 88 Minutes, K-911, and K-9: P.I. For television, Thompson served as the creator, showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the NBC comedy-drama series Las Vegas. On that series, he also directed four episodes and made a brief cameo appearance as a psychotherapy patient. Additionally, Thompson wrote, co-developed, and executive produced Taxi Brooklyn, a collaborative project for NBC and TF1. He has amassed 31 known credits in the industry, focusing primarily on writing.
Career overview
Gary Scott Thompson is an American screenwriter, television producer, and director born on October 7, 1959, in Ukiah, California. Known for his work in both film and television, his film credits include writing projects such as The Fast and the Furious, its sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hollow Man, Split Second, 88 Minutes, K-911, and K-9: P.I.
In television, Thompson served as the creator, showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the NBC comedy-drama series Las Vegas. During his time on the series, he also directed four episodes and made a brief cameo appearance as a psychotherapy patient. Additionally, he wrote, co-developed, and executive produced the television series Taxi Brooklyn, a collaborative project between NBC and TF1.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- Fast Forever (2028) Characters
- Trap House (2025) Writer
- Trap House (2025) Story
- Gunner (2024) Writer
- Fast X (2023) Characters
- F9 (2021) Characters
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) Characters
- Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019) Characters
- The Fate of the Furious (2017) Characters
- Furious 7 (2015) Characters
- Taxi Brooklyn (2014) Writer
- Taxi Brooklyn (2014) Creator
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Characters
- Fast Five (2011) Characters
- Fast & Furious (2009) Characters
- Los Bandoleros (2009) Characters
- Knight Rider (2008) Executive Producer
- Knight Rider (2008) Writer
- Knight Rider (2008) Director
- 88 Minutes (2007) Producer
- 88 Minutes (2007) Writer
- Hollow Man II (2006) Characters
- Hollow Man II (2006) Story
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Characters
- The Pacifier (2005) as Director
- The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) Staff Writer
- Las Vegas (2003) as Patient
- Las Vegas (2003) Director
- Las Vegas (2003) Writer
- Las Vegas (2003) Executive Producer
- Las Vegas (2003) Creator
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Story
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Characters
- Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003) Co-Producer
- The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Characters
- K-9: P.I. (2002) Story
- K-9: P.I. (2002) Teleplay
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) Screenplay
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) Story
- Hollow Man (2000) Story
- K-911 (2000) Writer
- The Angry Beavers (1997) Writer
- Split Second (1992) Writer
- Split Second (1992) Associate Producer
- White Ghost (1988) Writer
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gary Scott Thompson best known for?
Gary Scott Thompson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fast Forever (2028), Trap House (2025), Trap House (2025), Gunner (2024).
When and where was Gary Scott Thompson born?
Gary Scott Thompson was born on October 7, 1959 in Ukiah, California, USA.
How many credits does Gary Scott Thompson have?
Gary Scott Thompson has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2028.
What is Gary Scott Thompson's background in cinema and television?
Gary Scott Thompson is an American screenwriter, television producer, and director born on October 7, 1959, in Ukiah, California. His writing credits include the projects The Fast and the Furious, its sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hollow Man, Split Second, 88 Minutes, K-911, and K-9: P.I. For television, Thompson served as ...