Kevin Williamson

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Biography

The self-aware "Scream," which referenced numerous classics of the genre throughout the story, became a huge box office hit and turned unknowns like Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich and Rose McGowan into stars. Williamson followed up with another smash horror hit, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997). Though not as hailed or influential, the movie was nonetheless another big success at the box office. Williamson used his clout to create the …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

Kevin Meade Williamson on March 14, 1965 in New Bern, North Carolina, USA

Career Milestones

2009

Created The CW series "The Vampire Diaries"

2007

Created the short-lived series "Hidden Palms" for The CW

2005

Produced the horror film "Venom"

2005

Penned another script for Wes Craven, "Cursed"

2002

Created the short-lived series "Glory Days" (The WB)

2000

Produced the sequel "Scream 3"

1999

Wrote and produced the short-lived ABC series "Wasteland"

1999

Made feature directorial debut with "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" (formerly "Killing Mrs. Tingle")

1998

Wrote the screenplay for the sci-fi thriller "The Faculty," directed by Robert Rodriguez

1998

Was executive producer of the horror sequel "Halloween: H20"; also scripted

1998

Created The WB series "Dawson's Creek"; left the show as a producer at the end of its second season

1997

Scripted the teen thrillers "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scream 2"; played a small role in the latter

1996

First produced screenplay "Scream" was directed by Wes Craven

1989

Had tiny part in the comedy "Major League"

Sold first screenplay "Killing Mrs. Tingle"

Worked as assistant to a music video director

Relocated to Los Angeles to try writing and directing

Did extra and under five work on the NBC soap opera "Another World"

After attending East Carolina University, moved to NYC to pursue acting career