Mark Fergus
Biography
Mark Fergus is a screenwriter who works alongside his writing partner, Hawk Ostby. They are best known for their work on Children of Men, for which they received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as Iron Man. Their additional work includes Cowboys & Aliens and First Snow, which was directed by Fergus. Together, they created and served as executive producers on the television series The Expanse, which debuted on Syfy in December 2015 and concluded its six-season run on Amazon Prime Video on January 14, 2022. Born in Queens, New York City, New York, United States, Fergus holds ten known credits in writing according to his professional database profile.
Career overview
Mark Fergus is a screenwriter who works alongside his writing partner, Hawk Ostby. Together, they are best known for their work on Children of Men, which earned them a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Iron Man. Their other film credits include First Snow, which was directed by Fergus, and Cowboys & Aliens.
In television, Fergus and Ostby are the creators and executive producers of the series The Expanse. The television series debuted on the Syfy network in December 2015 and concluded its six-season run on Amazon Prime Video on January 14, 2022.
Born in Queens, New York City, New York, USA, Fergus has built a notable career in both film and television writing. His professional credits span major feature films and television production, most notably in collaboration with his writing partner Hawk Ostby across multiple recognized projects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- The Last Vermeer (2019) Screenplay
- The Expanse (2015) Writer
- The Expanse (2015) Executive Producer
- The Expanse (2015) Creator
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Story
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Screenplay
- Tales from the Script (2009) as Self
- Iron Man (2008) Screenplay
- I Am 'Iron Man' (2008) as Self
- Children of Men (2006) Screenplay
- First Snow (2006) Director
- First Snow (2006) Writer
- Consequence (2003) Writer
- Stealth Writer
- Untitled Shadow Tiger Film Producer
- Untitled Shadow Tiger Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Fergus best known for?
Mark Fergus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Expanse (2015), The Expanse (2015), The Expanse (2015), Cowboys & Aliens (2011).
When and where was Mark Fergus born?
Mark Fergus was born in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Mark Fergus have?
Mark Fergus has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2019.
What is Mark Fergus's background in cinema and television?
Mark Fergus is a screenwriter who works alongside his writing partner, Hawk Ostby. They are best known for their work on Children of Men, for which they received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as Iron Man. Their additional work includes Cowboys & Aliens and First Snow, which was direct...