Matthew Weiner

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Biography

The script caught the attention of writer-producer David Chase, who brought Weiner on board his Emmy-winning series "The Sopranos" (HBO, 1999-2007). There, Weiner penned some of the show's most memorable episodes. Weiner also served as a producer on "The Sopranos" during its final three seasons and shared in the show's Emmy windfall during final seasons. After "The Sopranos" ended its network run, he pitched his advertising script, titled "Mad …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

November 30, 1964

Career Milestones

1995

Hired as a writer/producer on "The Naked Truth" (ABC) starring Téa Leoni

1996

Made writing debut as an uncredited joke-writer for the short-lived FOX sitcom "Party Girl"

1999

Worked as a writer/producer on "Becker" (CBS) starring Ted Danson

2000

Wrote the pilot of "Mad Men" as a spec script

2002

Writer/producer for the series, "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" (FOX)

2004

Based on the "Mad Men" script was hired by creator David Chase as writer/producer on "The Sopranos" (HBO) for its final three seasons; received Emmy nominations for Writing (2004, 2007) and for Outstanding Drama Series (2006) as a producer

2007

Created and executive produced the AMC original series, "Mad Men"; also wrote several episodes

Awards

2004

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in The Sopranos

2004

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in The Sopranos

2005

Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Drama in The Sopranos

2006

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in The Sopranos

2007

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in The Sopranos

2007

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in The Sopranos

2008

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Mad Men

2008

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2008

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2008

Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Drama in The Sopranos

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Drama in Mad Men

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in Mad Men

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2011

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2012

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in Mad Men

2012

Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Drama in Mad Men