Ryan Murphy
Biography
Ryan Murphy is an American television writer, director, and producer born on November 9, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He is known for creating and producing numerous television series, including Popular, Nip/Tuck, Glee, American Horror Story, Scream Queens, American Crime Story, Pose, 9-1-1, The Politician, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Ratched, American Horror Stories, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Murphy also directed the 2006 film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' memoir Running with Scissors and other films. He is a strong advocate for casting actors in roles that match their own identity, stating that casting a cis actor in a trans role is "not an option."
Career overview
Ryan Murphy is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is known for creating and producing numerous television series, including Popular, Nip/Tuck, Glee, American Horror Story, Scream Queens, American Crime Story, Pose, 9-1-1, The Politician, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Ratched, American Horror Stories, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Murphy has also directed film adaptations, such as the 2006 film Running with Scissors, based on Augusten Burroughs' memoir. His work spans a wide range of genres and themes, showcasing his versatility as a creator. As a producer, Murphy has been involved in the development of over 60 projects, demonstrating his prolific output in the television and film industries.
Murphy's commitment to authenticity is evident in his approach to casting, as seen in his decision to cast trans actors in trans roles. This stance reflects his dedication to representation and inclusivity in his work. With a career spanning multiple decades, Murphy has established himself as a prominent figure in the television and film industries, known for his innovative storytelling and commitment to diversity.
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Full filmography
- The Beauty (2026) Executive Producer
- The Beauty (2026) Writer
- The Beauty (2026) Director
- The Beauty (2026) Creator
- Love Story (2026) Executive Producer
- The Shards (2026) Executive Producer
- The Shards (2026) Writer
- The Shards (2026) Creator
- Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) Writer
- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) Creator
- All's Fair (2025) Executive Producer
- All's Fair (2025) Director
- All's Fair (2025) Writer
- All's Fair (2025) Creator
- Mid-Century Modern (2025) Executive Producer
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) Executive Producer
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) Writer
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) Creator
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) Executive Producer
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) Writer
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) Creator
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024) Executive Producer
- Grotesquerie (2024) Executive Producer
- Grotesquerie (2024) Writer
- Grotesquerie (2024) Director
- Grotesquerie (2024) Creator
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) Executive Producer
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) Writer
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) Creator
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- The Watcher (2022) Writer
- The Watcher (2022) Director
- The Watcher (2022) Executive Producer
- The Watcher (2022) Creator
- Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) Producer
- The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022) Executive Producer
- American Horror Stories (2021) Executive Producer
- American Horror Stories (2021) Writer
- American Horror Stories (2021) Creator
- Halston (2021) Executive Producer
- Halston (2021) Writer
- Halston (2021) Music Supervisor
- Pray Away (2021) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) Writer
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) Creative Producer
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) Creator
- Ratched (2020) Executive Producer
- Ratched (2020) Director
- Hollywood (2020) Writer
- Hollywood (2020) Director
- Hollywood (2020) Executive Producer
- Hollywood (2020) Creator
- The Prom (2020) Director
- The Prom (2020) Producer
- The Boys in the Band (2020) Producer
- A Secret Love (2020) Producer
- Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2020) as Self
- Pose-a-Thon for Pride (2020) Director
- The Politician (2019) Executive Producer
- The Politician (2019) Creator
- Circus of Books (2019) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1 (2018) Writer
- 9-1-1 (2018) Executive Producer
- 9-1-1 (2018) Creator
- POSE (2018) Executive Producer
- POSE (2018) Director
- POSE (2018) Writer
- POSE (2018) Creator
- FEUD (2017) Executive Producer
- FEUD (2017) Director
- FEUD (2017) Writer
- FEUD (2017) Creator
- American Crime Story (2016) Director
- American Crime Story (2016) Executive Producer
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Scream Queens (2015) Director
- Scream Queens (2015) Writer
- Scream Queens (2015) Executive Producer
- Scream Queens (2015) Creator
- Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Honoree
- The Normal Heart (2014) Director
- The Normal Heart (2014) Executive Producer
- The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014) Producer
- Open (2014) Executive Producer
- Open (2014) Writer
- Open (2014) Director
- Mentiras Perfectas (2013) Creator
- The New Normal (2012) Director
- The New Normal (2012) Writer
- The New Normal (2012) Creator
- Monster (2012) Executive Producer
- Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self
- American Horror Story (2011) Director
- American Horror Story (2011) Writer
- American Horror Story (2011) Executive Producer
- American Horror Story (2011) Creator
- The Glee Project (2011) as Self
- The Glee Project (2011) Creator
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) as Backstage Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) Writer
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) Producer
- American Horror Story: Murder House (2011) Director
- American Horror Story: Murder House (2011) Writer
- Eat Pray Love (2010) Director
- Eat Pray Love (2010) Screenplay
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Glee (2009) Writer
- Glee (2009) Director
- Glee (2009) Executive Producer
- Glee (2009) Executive Music Producer
- Glee (2009) Creator
- Running with Scissors (2006) Director
- Running with Scissors (2006) Producer
- Running with Scissors (2006) Screenplay
- Factory Girl (2006) Assistant Editor
- Nip/Tuck (2003) Writer
- Nip/Tuck (2003) Director
- Nip/Tuck (2003) Executive Producer
- Nip/Tuck (2003) Creator
- Popular (1999) Writer
- Popular (1999) Director
- Popular (1999) Creator
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Honoree
- Pretty/Handsome Director
- Pretty/Handsome Writer
- Pretty/Handsome Executive Producer
- Pretty/Handsome Creator
- Monster: Lizzie Borden Executive Producer
- Janet Producer
- Queen B Creator
- A Chorus Line Executive Producer
- A Chorus Line Creator