Graham Roland is an American writer and producer. In 2022, he created the crime thriller series Dark Winds on AMC.
Graham Roland | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American Chickasaw Nation |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2000–2006 |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
Career
editRoland is known for his work as a writer on the FOX series Prison Break and on the final season of the ABC mystery series Lost. He also worked as a writer and co-producer on Fringe.[1]
He served as a writer and co-producer on the FOX crime/horror series Almost Human until it was cancelled on April 29, 2014.[2] In 2015, he wrote two episodes of the United States remake of The Returned and has produced all 10-episodes of the first season. He wrote the story and executive produced the Mark Wahlberg espionage action thriller Mile 22, directed by Peter Berg.[3] He is currently working on the action political thriller web television series Jack Ryan, based on characters from the fictional "Ryanverse" created by Tom Clancy. He co-created it with Carlton Cuse.[4][5]
Personal life
editHe is also an Iraq War veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2006.[6] He is of Native American heritage.[7] Roland is a Chickasaw Nation citizen.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Producer | |||
| 2008 | Prison Break | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Lost | Yes | No | Wrote 3 episodes, also story editor |
| 2010 | The New Man in Charge | Yes | No | Epilogue of Lost |
| 2010–13 | Fringe | Yes | Yes | Wrote 13 episodes Also co-producer and supervising producer |
| 2013–14 | Almost Human | Yes | Yes | Co-executive producer, wrote 2 episodes |
| 2015 | The Returned | Yes | Yes | Co-executive producer, wrote 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Mile 22 | Yes | Executive | Story by |
| 2018–23 | Jack Ryan | Yes | Executive | Co-creator, wrote 9 episodes |
| 2022–present | Dark Winds | Yes | Executive | Creator, wrote 2 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Graham Roland from Prison Break". Film.com. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ^ TV by the Numbers
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 2, 2015). "Ronda Rousey, Sam Medina, Peter Berg and Iko Uwais Team on Action Pic 'Mile 22' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 22, 2015). "Jack Ryan Series From Carlton Cuse, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes & Paramount Chased By Nets". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 29, 2015). "'Jack Ryan' TV Series Lands At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ Highfill, Samantha (July 30, 2018). "'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' aims to be more than a one-dimensional terrorism story". EW.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (9 July 2021). "AMC Orders 'Dark Winds' Series From George R.R. Martin & Robert Redford Based On Tony Hillerman Books; Zahn McClarnon & Kiowa Gordon Star". Deadline. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ McDonnell, Brandy (11 June 2022). "Robert Redford, George R.R. Martin and Native voices powering 'Dark Winds' series". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 11 June 2022.