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John Wierick Biography

Birth Name:John Wierick

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for "The Matthew Shepard Story" in 2002
  • Was nominated for two Humanitas Prizes in the 90 Minute Category for "Crossed Over" in 2002 and "A Life Interrupted" in 2008
  • Won a Writers Guild of America Award for "The Matthew Shepard Story" in 2003
  • Started out as a writer and story editor on the TV series "The Family Man" in 1990
  • Worked as a producer on the TV series "Step by Step" in 1997
  • Best known as the writer of "Double Teamed" and "The Matthew Shepard Story․"

Awards

  • 2002Gemini-Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2002Humanitas Prize-90 Minute or Longer Network Category: nominated
  • 2003Paul Selvin Honorary Award-: winner
  • 2008Humanitas Prize-90 Minute Category: nominated