Quick Info
| Profession | Television writer, director and producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Ryan Murphy
21/10/2026
Reports say a revival of Glee is moving forward at Disney+ and Hulu, with Murphy involved in the project. Murphy said in September that he and his longtime writing partners had finished a script for the revival.
20/10/2026
FX renewed American Horror Story for a fourteenth season, according to Deadline. The renewal follows the ongoing thirteenth season, which features an all-star cast.
14/08/2026
Murphy received the Norman Lear Award at Variety's annual Showrunners Breakfast in West Hollywood. The honor recognized his influence on television as a prolific showrunner.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ryan Patrick Murphy |
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| Summary | American television writer, director and producer known for creating Nip/Tuck, Glee, American Horror Story, Feud and Monster, and widely described as one of the most powerful figures in modern television. |
| Netflix Deal | Signed a development deal with Netflix in 2018, reportedly worth up to $300 million. |
| Recognition | Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2025. Received the Norman Lear Award at Variety's Showrunners Breakfast in August 2026. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Warren Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| University | Indiana University Bloomington |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised in Indianapolis in a Catholic family |
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| Ancestry | Irish and Danish |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | David Miller |
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Career
| Early Career | Started in television with a teen comedy series, and interned at The Washington Post in 1986 | ||||||||||||||
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| Film Directing |
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| Production Company | Ryan Murphy Television | ||||||||||||||
| Overall Deals | Five-year deal with Netflix (2018 to 2023), followed by an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television producing content for FX, Hulu and ABC | ||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Interned at The Washington Post in 1986 | |
| 2. Served as an executive producer on the reality series The Glee Project | |
| 3. Has been called the most powerful man in television |
