Ryan Patrick Murphy, an American writer, director, and producer, was born on November 9, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He is the brains behind such blockbusters as American Horror Story, Glee, and Nip/Tuck (2011).
Six of the 36 Primetime Emmy nominations Murphy got resulted in wins; he also received two Grammy nominations and a Tony Award. The “most powerful man” in contemporary television, he inked the biggest television development deal in history with Netflix.
He has been called “the most powerful man” in the industry numerous times. Murphy is credited with bringing “marginalized characters to the people” and inspiring a change in inclusive storytelling.
Ryan Murphy’s parents: Meet J. Andy Murphy, Jim Murphy
His mother, J. Andy Murphy, worked in the media and was a writer, and his father, Jim Murphy, was a circulation director in the newspaper business.
