Harry Werksman
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Harry M. Werksman Jr. is an American
television
screenwriter and producer.
Harry Werksman overcame being born in Pittsburgh (though it is the home of his beloved Steelers) by spending the first seven years of his life moving between Pittsburgh (his Dad’s business), Palm Springs (his Dad’s a golfer) and Scotland (his Mom’s Scottish). He finally landed in Palm Springs only to head off to prep school in Rhode Island at the St. George’s School, college at Northwestern University (BA – Political Science & History) and then grad school at New College, Oxford University, England.
After receiving a Masters of Letters degree in early 17th century English ecclesiastical history, Harry came to LA to pursue the crazy dream of writing for television.
After a few years toiling as a political speech writer (Winner Wagner and Associates) and then working a variety other odd Hollywood jobs, he landed his first writing gig as the Head Writer of the Internet science fiction series EON-4
. Eventually, he sold a pitch to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
, found an agent, got his first staff job and was off and running.
His credits include VIP
, Earth: Final Conflict
, Farscape
, Deathlands: Homeward Bound
, Veritas: The Quest
, Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty
, Moonlight
and Castle
.
He has also sold four original network pilots, one of which was chosen by the Writers Guild of America, West as one of the best pilots in its 5th Annual Unproduced Scripts competition.
Harry has been nominated for two Emmys and three WGA Awards. He has won a WGA Award for Grey’s Anatomy, a People’s Choice Award for Moonlight, and a Saturn Award for Moonlight.
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Television
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screenwriter and producer.
Harry Werksman overcame being born in Pittsburgh (though it is the home of his beloved Steelers) by spending the first seven years of his life moving between Pittsburgh (his Dad’s business), Palm Springs (his Dad’s a golfer) and Scotland (his Mom’s Scottish). He finally landed in Palm Springs only to head off to prep school in Rhode Island at the St. George’s School, college at Northwestern University (BA – Political Science & History) and then grad school at New College, Oxford University, England.
After receiving a Masters of Letters degree in early 17th century English ecclesiastical history, Harry came to LA to pursue the crazy dream of writing for television.
After a few years toiling as a political speech writer (Winner Wagner and Associates) and then working a variety other odd Hollywood jobs, he landed his first writing gig as the Head Writer of the Internet science fiction series EON-4
Eon-4
EON-4 was the first sci-fi episodic website. The story, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon was based around the mysterious Groom Lake or Area 51 site as the point of contact with an alien race. Three explorers from earth, U.S. Navy Captain David M...
. Eventually, he sold a pitch to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
, found an agent, got his first staff job and was off and running.
His credits include VIP
VIP
VIP and V.I.P. is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:-In general:* Vacuum insulated panel* Values, Influence, and Peers, an anti-crime campaign in Ontario elementary schools* Variable Information Printing, a form of on-demand printing...
, Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict is a Canadian science fiction television series based on story ideas created by Gene Roddenberry, and produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. It was not produced, filmed or broadcast until after his death...
, Farscape
Farscape
Farscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
, Deathlands: Homeward Bound
Deathlands: Homeward Bound
Deathlands: Homeward Bound is a 2003 Sci Fi Channel television film based loosely on the Deathlands series of books. The film stars Vincent Spano and Traci Lords, and was directed by Joshua Butler.-Synopsis:...
, Veritas: The Quest
Veritas: The Quest
Veritas: The Quest is a television program that aired in 2003. It follows a rebellious but intelligent teenager, Nikko Zond, discovering that his father Solomon's profession is much more mystical and adventurous than he previously thought...
, Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, Moonlight
Moonlight (TV series)
Moonlight was an American paranormal romance television drama created by Ron Koslow and Trevor Munson, who was also executive producer for all episodes with Joel Silver, Gerard Bocaccio, Gabrielle Stanton and Harry Werksman. The series follows private investigator Mick St...
and Castle
Castle (TV series)
Castle is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on ABC on March 9, 2009. The series is produced by Beacon Pictures and ABC Studios. On January 10, 2011, Castle was renewed for a fourth season...
.
He has also sold four original network pilots, one of which was chosen by the Writers Guild of America, West as one of the best pilots in its 5th Annual Unproduced Scripts competition.
Harry has been nominated for two Emmys and three WGA Awards. He has won a WGA Award for Grey’s Anatomy, a People’s Choice Award for Moonlight, and a Saturn Award for Moonlight.