Biography
As executive producer and co-showrunner for the program, he helped to develop its intricate storylines and small army of characters, which kept audiences guessing for five years until its controversial final episode. The success of "Lost" brought Lindelof to the forefront of the fantasy genre, where he quickly added such high-profile credits as the feature films "Star Trek" (2009) and "Cowboys & Aliens" (2011) to his expanding CV. His …
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Career Milestones
1999 | Made TV writing debut as an assistant to creator Kevin Williamson on the twenty-something drama "Wasteland" (ABC) |
2000 | Met Carlton Cuse while writing for "Nash Bridges" (CBS) |
2004 | With J.J. Abrams and Jeffrey Lieber, co-created the hit ABC mystery drama series "Lost"; also executive produced with fellow showrunner Cuse |
2009 | Feature producing debut, the feature reboot of "Star Trek" directed by Abrams |
2011 | Co-wrote screenplay of "Cowboys & Aliens," starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig; directed by Jon Favreau |
2012 | Co-wrote and executive produced "Prometheus," directed by Ridley Scott |
Awards
2005 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Lost |
2005 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Lost |
2006 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Lost |
2006 | Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Drama in Lost |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Lost |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Lost |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Lost |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Lost |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Lost |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Lost |
2011 | Writers Guild of America Award for Episodic Drama in Lost |