Steve Blackman (writer)

This article is about the Canadian television writer and producer. For the American professional wrestler, see Steve Blackman.

Steve Blackman
Blackman in 2011
NationalityCanadian, American
Occupation(s)Television writer, television director[citation needed], television producer, showrunner
Years active1999–present
Known forThe Umbrella Academy
Fargo
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Steve Blackman is a Canadian television screenwriter, and executive producer.[1] He served as the showrunner for The Umbrella Academy, a Netflix series based on the comic series of the same name by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá.[2] In 2016, Blackman won a Writers Guild of America Award for the second season of Fargo along with his fellow writers.[3] In 2017, he was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Fargo along with other producers.[4]

  1. ^ Marechal, AJ. "A&E Developing Dark Comedy 'Clan' Based on Belgian Series (Exclusive)". Variety.
  2. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (July 11, 2017). "'Umbrella Academy' Series Based on Comic Books Headed to Netflix". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  3. ^ "2016 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced". Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Nominees/Winners". Television Academy. Retrieved April 1, 2018.