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Chris Carter

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Chris Carter Fast Facts:

After college, he worked for Surfing magazine for a number of years.
Decided to become a filmmaker after seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) six times in as many days.
Mother's maiden name is Mulder. That moniker became the lead character's surname in Carter's signature series The X Files.
Named his production company, Ten Thirteen Productions, after his birth date.
While filming the Millennium pilot, he paid $65,000 out of his own pocket to complete a scene when filming went a day longer than planned.

Chris Carter Relationships:
Catherine Carter - Mother
Craig Carter - Brother
Dori Pierson - Wife
Piper Maru Anderson - Godchild
William Carter - Father
Chris Carter Awards:
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Drama Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Drama Series - Nominee
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Drama Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Drama Series - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Drama Series - Nominee
College:
California State University, Long Beach, CA (BA in Journalism, 1979)