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Shawn Ryan
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Ryan at the 2011 Deauville American Film Festival
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| Born | October 11, 1966 Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
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| Spouse(s) | Cathy Cahlin Ryan |
| Children | 2 |
Shawn Ryan (born October 11, 1966) is a talented American screenwriter and television producer. This means he writes stories for TV shows and helps make them happen. He has created and produced many popular TV series. Some of his well-known shows include The Shield, The Unit, Lie to Me, Timeless, S.W.A.T., and The Night Agent.
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Early Life and Education
Shawn Ryan was born in Rockford, Illinois. His mother was a schoolteacher, and his father was an accountant. He has shared that he had a very good family upbringing. As a child, he was very interested in TV shows from the 1970s.
After finishing high school, Shawn went to Middlebury College. This is where he started his journey toward a career in television.
Shawn Ryan's Career in Television
Shawn Ryan began his career in television after college. He won an award called the Norman Lear Playwriting award. This award helped him meet important people in the TV industry.
He started as a writer for the TV show Nash Bridges. Later, he worked as a writer and producer for Angel.
Creating and Producing TV Shows
Shawn Ryan is best known for creating and being the main writer for the hit show The Shield. This show was very popular and ran from 2002 to 2008.
He also worked as a "showrunner" for The Unit. A showrunner is like the main boss of a TV show. They are in charge of everything from writing to filming.
Shawn Ryan has created many other TV series. These include The Chicago Code, Last Resort, Timeless, and S.W.A.T.. His most recent show is The Night Agent, which started in 2023.
Awards and Recognitions
Shawn Ryan has been recognized for his great work in television.
- In 2002, he was nominated for an Emmy Award. This was for his excellent writing on a drama series.
- In 1998, he was also nominated for a Humanitas Prize. This award celebrates writers whose work promotes human dignity and meaning.
Personal Life
Shawn Ryan is married to actress Cathy Cahlin Ryan. She has appeared in some of his shows, like The Shield and The Chicago Code. Shawn and Cathy have two children together.
Filmography
Shawn Ryan has worked on both movies and many television shows.
Film
- Welcome to Hollywood (1998) (He wrote the story and screenplay for this film.)
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Creator | Writer | Executive Producer |
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| 1990 | My Two Dads | NBC | No | Yes | No | |
| 1997–1998 | Life with Louie | Fox | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 1997–2000 | Nash Bridges | CBS | No | Yes | No | Co-producer only |
| 2000–2001 | Angel | The WB | No | Yes | No | Producer only |
| 2002–2008 | The Shield | FX | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006–2009 | The Unit | CBS | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Fox | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Terriers | FX | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Fox | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012–2013 | Last Resort | ABC | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015–2016 | Mad Dogs | Amazon Prime Video | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016–2017 | The Get Down | Netflix | No | No | Yes | |
| 2016–2018 | Timeless | NBC | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017–present | S.W.A.T. | CBS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023–present | The Night Agent | Netflix | Yes | Yes | Yes |
See also
In Spanish: Shawn Ryan para niños
