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Bryan Fuller Biography

Birth Name:Bryan Fuller

Birth Place:Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 2014, he won a Corny Award for Best Supporting Pun Maker
  • Was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award in 2008 for an episode of "Pushing Daisies․"
  • Won the Dan Curtis Legacy Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in 2014
  • Spent time studying at both Lewis-Clark State College and the USC School of Cinematic Arts
  • Worked as an office temporary worker for five years after having to drop out of college due to climbing tuition rates
  • Quote: "[on "Hannibal"] "My secret dream is that MGM sees the show, says, 'Ohmigod, we love this show․ Why don't we collaborate on this season?' But that may be a pipe dream․""
  • Many of his shows are implied to take place in the same universe, nicknamed the "Fullerverse" by his fans
  • A self-identified Trekkie, he answered the call for open script submissions for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," leading to a writing position with "Star Trek: Voyager" beginning in the show's fourth season
  • Frequently casts the same actors in his shows, including Beth Grant who appeared in "Wonderfalls," "Pushing Daisies" and "Mockingbird Lane․"
  • Opened Fuller + Roberts Co․ LLC, a shop featuring vintage and custom home furnishings, with interior decorator Scott Roberts

Awards

  • 2005WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
  • 2008Edgar-Best Television Episode Teleplay: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: winner
  • 2008Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
  • 2008INOCA TV-Best Episode of a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008TV Quick Award-Best New Drama: nominated
  • 2008WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
  • 2008WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Decade: nominated
  • 2013Bram Stoker Award-Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series: nominated
  • 2019Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series: nominated
  • 2026Saturn Award-Best Film Screenwriting: nominated
  • 2026Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated