Sierra Teller Ornelas

Sierra Teller Ornelas
Teller Ornelas in 2022
Born (1981-03-03) March 3, 1981 (age 43)
Tucson, Arizona
NationalityNavajo Nation, American
EducationUniversity of Arizona
OccupationTelevision producer • screenwriter
Parents

Sierra Nizhoni Teller Ornelas (Navajo, born March 3, 1981)[1][2] is a Native American showrunner, screenwriter, filmmaker and sixth-generation tapestry weaver from Tucson, Arizona.[3] She is one of three co-creators of the scripted NBC (Peacock) comedy series Rutherford Falls, alongside Ed Helms and Mike Schur.[4][5]

Known for writing and production work on shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Happy Endings, Splitting Up Together, and Superstore, Teller Ornelas has also written and contributed to This American Life and the New York Times.[6] In 2019 Teller Ornelas signed a multi-year development deal with Universal Television, beginning with the Peacock sitcom Rutherford Falls.[6][4]

  1. ^ Schmitt, Rory O'Neill (2016). Navajo and Hopi Art in Arizona: Continuing Traditions. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-62585-560-2. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  2. ^ @sierraornelas (March 3, 2024). https://twitter.com/sierraornelas/status/1764361410283254156/photo/1 Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. ^ Ornelas, Sierra Teller (2021-11-17). "'Rutherford Falls' Showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas on Bringing Native Artistry to Television (Guest Column)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. ^ a b Montpelier, Rachel (20 November 2019). "Sierra Teller Ornelas Signs Multi-Year Overall Deal with Universal Television". womenandhollywood.com. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  5. ^ Tennant, Zoe (7 February 2020). "Rutherford Falls brings Indigenous writers together for new NBC sitcom". CBC. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  6. ^ a b Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (20 November 2019). "'Rutherford Falls' Co-Creator Sierra Teller Ornelas Inks Overall Deal With Universal TV". Deadline. Retrieved 9 April 2020.