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Damon Lindelof

Damon Laurence Lindelof (born April 24, 1973) is an American screenwriter, comic book writer, and producer. Among his accolades, he has received three Primetime Emmy Awards, from twelve nominations. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Lindelof is best known as the creator and showrunner of numerous critically acclaimed television series, such as the ABC science fiction drama series Lost (2004–2010), the HBO supernatural drama series The Leftovers (2014–2017), the HBO superhero limited series Watchmen (2019), and the Peacock science fiction limited series Mrs. Davis (2023). Lindelof was also a writer on the CBS crime drama series Nash Bridges (2000–2001) and the NBC crime drama series Crossing Jordan (2001–2004). He co-wrote the films Cowboys & Aliens (2011), Prometheus (2012), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), World War Z (2013), and Tomorrowland (2015).

Infobox

Born
Damon Laurence Lindelof (1973-04-24) April 24, 1973 (age 52)Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1999–present
Spouse
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Children
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Tables

· Works
†
Denotes productions that have not yet been released
· Works › Film
2009
Star Trek
Role(s)
(uncredited)
Notes
Yes
2010
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Executive
2011
Cowboys & Aliens
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Executive (uncredited)
2012
Prometheus
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Executive
2013
Open Heart
Role(s)
No
Notes
Executive
Star Trek Into Darkness
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
World War Z
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2015
Tomorrowland
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2017
Bending the Arc
Role(s)
No
Notes
Executive
2020
The Hunt
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2022
Another Country
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Writer
Producer
Notes
2009
Star Trek
(uncredited)
Yes
2010
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Yes
Executive
Short film
2011
Cowboys & Aliens
Yes
Executive (uncredited)
2012
Prometheus
Yes
Executive
2013
Open Heart
No
Executive
Documentary
Star Trek Into Darkness
Yes
Yes
World War Z
Yes
No
2015
Tomorrowland
Yes
Yes
2017
Bending the Arc
No
Executive
Documentary
2020
The Hunt
Yes
Yes
2022
Another Country
No
Yes
Short film
· Works › Television
1999
Wasteland
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
Undressed
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2000–2001
Role(s)
Nash Bridges
Notes
No
2001–2004
Role(s)
Crossing Jordan
Notes
No
2004–2010
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Yes
2007–2008
Role(s)
Lost: Missing Pieces
Notes
No
2014–2017
Role(s)
The Leftovers
Notes
Yes
2014
Phineas and Ferb
Role(s)
No
Notes
Story
2019
Watchmen
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2023
Mrs. Davis
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2026
Lanterns
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Creator
Writer
Executive Producer
Notes
1999
Wasteland
No
Yes
No
Episodes: "Defining Moments" and "Death Becomes Her"
Undressed
No
Yes
No
N/A
2000–2001
Nash Bridges
No
Yes
No
Writer (5 episodes);Story editor (22 episodes)
2001–2004
Crossing Jordan
No
Yes
Yes
Writer (9 episodes);Executive story editor (22 episodes);Co-producer (22 episodes);Supervising producer (13 episodes)
2004–2010
Lost
Yes
Yes
Yes
Writer (45 episodes);Executive producer (121 episodes)
2007–2008
Lost: Missing Pieces
No
Yes
Yes
Writer (3 episodes);Executive producer (13 episodes)
2014–2017
The Leftovers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Writer (26 episodes);Executive producer (28 episodes)
2014
Phineas and Ferb
No
Story
No
Episode: "Lost in Danville"
2019
Watchmen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Writer (8 episodes);Executive producer (9 episodes)
2023
Mrs. Davis
Yes
Yes
Yes
Writer (3 episodes;Executive producer (8 episodes)
2026
Lanterns
Yes
Yes
Yes
· Works › Comics
2012
Legends of the Dark Knight (Vol. 2)
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Issue #1
2013
Time Warp
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
One-shot, Story: "R.I.P."
Year
Title
Writer
Notes
2005–2009
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk
Yes
Miniseries, 6 issues
2012
Legends of the Dark Knight (Vol. 2)
Yes
Issue
2013
Time Warp
Yes
One-shot, Story: "R.I.P."
· Works › Video games
2008
Find 815
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
Lost: Via Domus
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Year
Title
Writer
Producer
2008
Find 815
No
Yes
Lost: Via Domus
Yes
No
· Works › Acting credits
2006
Lost
Role(s)
John Locke's Hand
Notes
Episode: "?"
2011
House
Role(s)
Kicking Man
Notes
Episode: "The Dig"
2012
Once Upon a Time
Role(s)
Bill Gozen
Notes
Episode: "7:15 A.M."
2017
The Leftovers
Role(s)
Man in Koala Suit
Notes
Episode: "G'Day Melbourne"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2006
Lost
John Locke's Hand
Episode: "?"
2011
House
Kicking Man
Episode: "The Dig"
2012
Once Upon a Time
Bill Gozen
Episode: "7:15 A.M."
2017
The Leftovers
Man in Koala Suit
Episode: "G'Day Melbourne"
Primetime Emmy Awards · Awards and nominations
2005
Outstanding Drama Series
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Won
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2006
Nominated
2007
Nominated
2008
Outstanding Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program
Role(s)
Lost: Missing Pieces
Notes
Nominated
2009
Outstanding Drama Series
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2010
Outstanding Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2020
Outstanding Limited Series
Role(s)
Watchmen
Notes
Won
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Role(s)
WatchmenEpisode: "This Extraordinary Being"
Notes
Won
Year
Category
Work
Result
2005
Outstanding Drama Series
Lost
Won
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Nominated
2006
Nominated
2007
Nominated
2008
Outstanding Drama Series
Nominated
Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program
Lost: Missing Pieces
Nominated
2009
Outstanding Drama Series
Lost
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Nominated
2010
Outstanding Drama Series
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Nominated
2020
Outstanding Limited Series
Watchmen
Won
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
WatchmenEpisode: "This Extraordinary Being"
Won
Producers Guild of America Awards · Awards and nominations
2006
Best Episodic Drama
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Won
2007
Nominated
2008
Nominated
2009
Nominated
2010
Nominated
Best Theatrical Motion Picture
Role(s)
Star Trek
Notes
Nominated
2011
Best Episodic Drama
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Nominated
2020
Watchmen
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Category
Work
Result
2006
Best Episodic Drama
Lost
Won
2007
Nominated
2008
Nominated
2009
Nominated
2010
Nominated
Best Theatrical Motion Picture
Star Trek
Nominated
2011
Best Episodic Drama
Lost
Nominated
2020
Watchmen
Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards · Awards and nominations
2006
Dramatic Series
Role(s)
Lost
Notes
Won
2007
Nominated
2008
Episodic Drama
Role(s)
Nominated
2009
Dramatic Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2010
Nominated
2011
Episodic Drama
Role(s)
Nominated
2015
Long Form – Adapted
Role(s)
The Leftovers
Notes
Nominated
2016
Episodic Drama
Role(s)
Nominated
2018
Nominated
2020
Drama Series
Role(s)
Watchmen
Notes
Nominated
New Series
Role(s)
Won
Year
Category
Work
Result
2006
Dramatic Series
Lost
Won
2007
Nominated
2008
Episodic Drama
Nominated
2009
Dramatic Series
Nominated
2010
Nominated
2011
Episodic Drama
Nominated
2015
Long Form – Adapted
The Leftovers
Nominated
2016
Episodic Drama
Nominated
2018
Nominated
2020
Drama Series
Watchmen
Nominated
New Series
Won

References

  1. Stated on Finding Your Roots, April 12, 2022
  2. Time
    https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1984685_1984940_1985533,00.html
  3. The Record (North Jersey)
    http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/94681774_In_Hackensack__Damon_Lindelof_s_mother_considers_the__Lost__finale.html?page=all
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-trek-into-darkness-world-war-z-520992
  5. TVWeek
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131213124047/http://www.tvweek.com/news/2006/09/diversity_not_lost_on_hit_abc.php
  6. Variety
    https://variety.com/2009/film/features/abrams-keeps-it-all-in-the-fan-family-1118010053/
  7. The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
    http://jewishjournal.com/uncategorized/71432/
  8. American Jewish Life Magazine
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160102194723/http://www.ajlmagazine.com/archivesblog/2008/02/lost-and-found.html
  9. The Record (North Jersey)
    http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxNzcmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwNjk3MzMmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXky
  10. "1999 Nicholl Semifinalists"
    http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/ceremonies/1999?qt-view__awards__academy_nicholl_winners=2#qt-view__awards__academy_nicholl_winners
  11. "Lost"
    http://www.emmys.com/shows/lost
  12. "Awards Winners"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130117091024/http://wga.org/awards/awardssub.aspx?id=1517
  13. "2007 Writers Guild Awards Television & Radio Nominees Announced"
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  14. "2009 Writers Guild Awards Television, Radio, News, Promotional Writing, and Graphic Animation Nominees Announced"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081212052838/http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=3410
  15. "2010 Writers Guild Awards Television, Radio, News, Promotional Writing, and Graphic Animation Nominees Announced"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100129155258/http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=3888
  16. "2008 Writers Guild Awards Television & Radio Nominees Announced"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20071219203806/http://www.wga.org/subpage_newsevents.aspx?id=2653
  17. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/damon-lindelof-breaking-bad-finale-639484
  18. Vanity Fair
    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/05/lost-tv-show-culture
  19. "Damon Lindelof 'Shocked and Appalled' Over 'Lost' Racism and Toxic Workplace Allegations: 'I Failed' to Provide Safety and Comfort"
    https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/lost-showrunners-racism-toxic-writers-room-damon-lindelof-1235628095/
  20. USA Today
    http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/10/a-lost-qa-damon-lindelof-tackles-your-questions/1
  21. Vulture
    https://www.vulture.com/2023/05/lost-damon-lindelof-toxic-accusations-response.html
  22. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/once-a-time-lost-helped-220140
  23. Collider
    https://collider.com/1952-damon-lindelof-brad-bird-news/
  24. Variety
    https://variety.com/2013/film/news/britt-robertson-joins-disneys-tomorrowland-opposite-george-clooney-1200565152/
  25. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/damon-lindelofs-leftovers-scores-pilot-419639
  26. The Record (North Jersey)
    http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/tv/teaneck-s-damon-lindelof-is-back-with-a-new-tv-series-1.1043261?page=all
  27. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/leftovers-renewed-third-final-season-845724
  28. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/goodbye-the-leftovers-how-hbos-show-went-from-good-to-canon-worthy-great-199498/
  29. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/jun/05/the-leftovers-series-finale-recap
  30. Vox
    https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/6/5/15730378/the-leftovers-finale-review-best-series-ever
  31. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/the-leftovers-review-an-obituary-of-one-of-the-greatest-shows-in-the-history-of-tv/story-aBR2svFZb13e1LhXIUZzSO.html
  32. The Daily Dot
    https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/leftovers-season-3-finale/
  33. Vanity Fair
    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2014/09/the-leftovers-in-defense-of-hbos-unfashionable-show
  34. A Medium Corporation
    https://medium.com/@Mfried/the-leftovers-guilty-remnant-playfully-menaces-hbo-headquarters-to-prod-for-third-season-8e0f13e695c
  35. Den of Geek
    https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/why-the-leftovers-is-a-cult-hit/
  36. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/watchmen-all-details-hbos-damon-lindelof-drama-1123939
  37. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/watchmen/s01
  38. The A.V. Club
    https://www.avclub.com/ryan-murphy-almost-had-a-watchmen-cameo-as-ryan-murphy-1839234510
  39. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2019/04/wga-ata-termination-damon-lindelof-hart-hanson-steven-deknight-alexi-hawley-tim-doyle-chrissy-pietrosh-1202595448/
  40. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/08/09/trump-criticizes-hollywood-amid-controversy-over-political-satire-hunt/
  41. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/06/weekend-box-office-last-of-may-memorial-day-trolls-world-tour-wretched-high-note-1202950241/
  42. "Damon Lindelof's 'Star Wars' Movie Enlists Justin Britt-Gibson to Co-Write, 'Ms. Marvel's' Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Eyed to Direct"
    https://variety.com/2022/film/news/star-wars-damon-lindelof-sharmeen-obaid-chinoy-1235412206/
  43. Above The Line
    https://abovetheline.com/2023/03/20/star-wars-damon-lindelof-justin-britt-gibson-exit-secret-movie-lucasfilm/
  44. Variety
    https://variety.com/2023/film/news/star-wars-steven-knight-damon-lindelof-justin-britt-gibson-1235560466/
  45. bleedingcool.com
    https://bleedingcool.com/tv/lanterns-james-gunn-welcomes-chris-mundy-damon-lindelof-tom-king/
  46. Comic Book Resources
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  47. Time Warp
    http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=43892
  48. Time Warp
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130902011232/http://comicsalliance.com/time-warp-vertigo-anthology-review-lindelof-gail-simone-jeff-lemire-karen-berger/
  49. CHUD.com
    http://www.chud.com/17244/thud-live-blog-of-the-lost-season-4-dvd-cyber-roundtable/
  50. Variety
    https://variety.com/2023/tv/columns/damon-lindelof-twin-peaks-favorite-tv-show-1235833299/
  51. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awg_mrtubNA
  52. The New York Times Magazine
    https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/magazine/damon-lindelof-leftovers-lost.html
  53. "Dan Povenmire on Twitter: "@jasonbres @mmonogram @DamonLindeIof It's just a rumor...that happens to be true.""
    https://twitter.com/DanPovenmire/status/476838447710105600
  54. Mrs. Davis
    https://directories.wga.org/project/1234660/mrs-davis/
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