Colette Burson

Colette Burson
Born
Colette Burson

June 22, 1970
EducationUniversity of Virginia (BA)
New York University (MFA)
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • writer
Notable workHung, The Riches, Permanent

Colette Burson (born June 22, 1970) is an American television writer, screenwriter, producer and director. She is the creator, executive producer and showrunner of the HBO television show, Hung.[1][2][3] In 2021, she is adapting the best-selling novel The Growing Season by Sarah Frey for ABC, as well as writing the limited series Love Canal for Showtime, directed by Patricia Arquette.[4][5] Past work on shows includes Los Espookys for HBO and The Riches for FX.[6] She is also the writer and director of the 2017 film Permanent.[7]

  1. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (2009-06-25). "On HBO, Thomas Jane Plays a Man Gifted and Talented in a Very Adult Way". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (9 February 2012). "'Hung' Co-Creators Sign Deal With Fox 21".
  3. ^ Johnson, Reed (28 June 2009). "'Hung' speaks to people disillusioned with the American dream" – via LA Times.
  4. ^ Patten, Dominic (2020-10-12). "ABC Seeding 'The Growing Season' Adaptation With Danny Strong & 'Hung' Co-Creator Colette Burson". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (2021-09-24). "Patricia Arquette to Star in, Direct Showtime Limited Series 'Love Canal' From Colette Burson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  6. ^ "Colette Burson". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  7. ^ McNary, Dave (15 August 2016). "Patricia Arquette, Rainn Wilson Starring in '80s Comedy 'Permanent'".