Chris Carter

Born and raised in Bellflower, California, 'Chris Carter' (qv) graduated from the California State University at Long Beach with a degree in journalism. Formerly a freelance journalist and editor of "Surfing" magazine, Carter began his career as a screenwriter in 1985 at The Walt Disney Studios. In 1992 Carter began developing projects for Twentieth Century Fox Television, creating _The X-Files (1993)_ (qv), which was the winner of the Golden Globe for Best Drama in 1995 and 1997, Emmy-nominated three times for Best Drama, and winner of a Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. In 1996 he created the series _Millennium (1996)_ (qv) and in 1999 _Harsh Realm (1999)_ (qv). For his work on The X-Files, Carter has received three Golden Globe 'Awards' (qv) (1994, 1996, 1997), a Writers Guild nomination, two Directors Guild nominations, and an Emmy Award nomination.::Anonymous