Peter Gould (writer)
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Peter Gould is an American television writer and producer. He has worked on all four seasons of the AMC drama Breaking Bad
. He had been nominated for two Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards
for his work on the series.
of Breaking Bad
in 2008 as a story editor. He wrote the first season episode "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal". The first season writing staff were nominated for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award
for best new series at the February 2009 ceremony
. Gould was promoted to executive story editor for the second season
. He wrote the second season episodes "Bit by a Dead Bee" and "Better Call Saul". The writing staff were nominated for the WGA award for best drama series at the February 2010 ceremony
for their work on the second season. Gould was promoted to producer for the third season
and wrote the episode "Caballo sin nombre" and co-wrote the episode "Kafkaesque" with fellow producer George Mastras
. Gould was promoted again to supervising producer for the fourth season in 2011.
Writer
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is an American television drama series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad is the story of Walter White , a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at the beginning of the series...
. He had been nominated for two Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards
Writers Guild of America Award
The Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949...
for his work on the series.
Biography
Gould joined the writing staff of the first seasonBreaking Bad (season 1)
The first season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on January 20, 2008 and concluded on March 9, 2008. It consisted of seven episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length, except the pilot episode which runs approximately 57 minutes. AMC broadcast the first...
of Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is an American television drama series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad is the story of Walter White , a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at the beginning of the series...
in 2008 as a story editor. He wrote the first season episode "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal". The first season writing staff were nominated for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award
Writers Guild of America Award
The Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949...
for best new series at the February 2009 ceremony
Writers Guild of America Awards 2008
The 61st Writers Guild of America Awards honored the best film, television, and videogame writers of 2008. Winners were announced on February 7, 2009.-Best Adapted Screenplay:...
. Gould was promoted to executive story editor for the second season
Breaking Bad (season 2)
The second season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on March 8, 2009 and concluded on May 31, 2009. It consisted of 13 episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length. AMC broadcast the second season on Sundays at 10:00 pm in the United States...
. He wrote the second season episodes "Bit by a Dead Bee" and "Better Call Saul". The writing staff were nominated for the WGA award for best drama series at the February 2010 ceremony
Writers Guild of America Awards 2009
The 62nd Writers Guild of America Awards honored the best film, television, and videogame writers of 2009. Winners were announced on February 20, 2010.-Best Adapted Screenplay:*Crazy Heart*Julie & Julia...
for their work on the second season. Gould was promoted to producer for the third season
Breaking Bad (season 3)
The third season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on March 21, 2010 and concluded on June 13, 2010. It consisted of 13 episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length. AMC broadcast the third season on Sundays at 10:00 pm in the United States...
and wrote the episode "Caballo sin nombre" and co-wrote the episode "Kafkaesque" with fellow producer George Mastras
George Mastras
George Mastras is an American author, television writer and producer. He has worked on all four seasons of the AMC drama Breaking Bad. He won the Pen USA Literary Award in 2009, and was nominated for a 2010 Prime Time Emmy Award, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and four Writers Guild of America ...
. Gould was promoted again to supervising producer for the fourth season in 2011.
Filmography
Production staff| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Breaking Bad Breaking Bad Breaking Bad is an American television drama series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad is the story of Walter White , a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at the beginning of the series... |
Supervising producer | Season 4 Breaking Bad (season 4) The fourth season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on July 17, 2011 and concluded on October 9, 2011. It consists of 13 episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length... |
| 2010 | Producer | Season 3 Breaking Bad (season 3) The third season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on March 21, 2010 and concluded on June 13, 2010. It consisted of 13 episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length. AMC broadcast the third season on Sundays at 10:00 pm in the United States... |
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| 2009 | Executive story editor | Season 2 Breaking Bad (season 2) The second season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on March 8, 2009 and concluded on May 31, 2009. It consisted of 13 episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length. AMC broadcast the second season on Sundays at 10:00 pm in the United States... |
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| 2008 | Story editor | Season 1 Breaking Bad (season 1) The first season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad premiered on January 20, 2008 and concluded on March 9, 2008. It consisted of seven episodes, each running approximately 47 minutes in length, except the pilot episode which runs approximately 57 minutes. AMC broadcast the first... |
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Writer
| Year | Show | Season | Episode title | Episode | Notes |
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| 2010 | Breaking Bad | 3 | "Half Measures" | 12 | Co-written with Sam Catlin Sam Catlin Sam Catlin is an American television writer and producer. He has worked on the AMC drama Breaking Bad. He has been nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his work on the series.-Biography:... |
| "Kafkaesque" | 9 | Co-written with George Mastras George Mastras George Mastras is an American author, television writer and producer. He has worked on all four seasons of the AMC drama Breaking Bad. He won the Pen USA Literary Award in 2009, and was nominated for a 2010 Prime Time Emmy Award, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and four Writers Guild of America ... |
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| "Caballo Sin Nombre" | 2 | ||||
| 2009 | 2 | "Better Call Saul" | 8 | ||
| "Bit by a Dead Bee" | 3 | ||||
| 2008 | 1 | "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" | 7 | ||