Worst Writers

1. Geoff Johns

Geoff Johns is an American comic book and television writer, film and television producer.

He is the Chief Creative Officer at DC Comics, a position he has served in since 2010. His most notable work in different media has used the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Superman.

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2. Greg Berlanti

Director | Love, Simon

WGA, DGA and Golden Globe nominated writer, director, and producer, Greg Berlanti, is the force behind several of the most inventive and acclaimed works of film and television.

He is the writer, director and producer behind several of the most creative and lauded television series, including ABC's "...

3. Andrew Kreisberg

Writer | The Flash

Andrew Kreisberg was born on April 23, 1971. He is a writer and producer, known for The Flash (2014), Arrow (2012) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016).

4. David Wain

Writer | Wet Hot American Summer

David Wain was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

He met the other members of the comedy troupe The State while a film student at NYU, where he graduated from in 1991.

As part of The State, he co-created and co-starred on their self-titled MTV sketch comedy show in the mid 90's. He then ...

5. Ken Marino

Actor | Wanderlust

Ken Marino was born on December 19, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Wanderlust (2012), The State (1993) and The Ten (2007). He has been married to Erica Oyama since October 8, 2005. They have two children.

6. Sean Anders

Writer | Instant Family

Sean Anders is known for Instant Family (2018), Spirited (2022) and That's My Boy (2012).

7. John Morris

Writer | Instant Family

John Morris is known for Instant Family (2018), Spirited (2022) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014).

8. Jonathan Goldstein

Writer | Spider-Man: Homecoming

Jonathan Goldstein was born on September 2, 1968 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Horrible Bosses (2011) and Game Night (2018). He has been married to Adena Halpern since August 26, 2007. They have one child.

9. John Francis Daley

Actor | Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

John Francis Daley began acting in the national and international tour of The Who's Tommy, playing young Tommy - and coming to national prominence in the critically acclaimed, cult classic series, Freaks and Geeks (1999). Formerly a regular on the Fox hit, Bones (2005), John can also be seen in the...

10. Michael Markowitz

Producer | Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man

Michael Markowitz was born on August 15, 1961. He is a producer and writer, known for Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994), Horrible Bosses (2011) and Becker (1998).

11. Sacha Baron Cohen

Actor | Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

British actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen was born in Hammersmith, London. He is the son of Daniella (Weiser), a movement instructor, and Gerald Baron Cohen, a clothing store owner. His father, born in England and raised in Wales, was of Eastern European Jewish descent, while his mother was born...

12. Josh Trank

Writer | Fantastic Four

Joshua Trank is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He got his big break by directing the found footage superhero film Chronicle for 20th Century Fox in 2012. He was later hired to direct Fant4stic, an ill-fated reboot to the Tim Story Fantastic Four film series of the 2000s starring Miles ...

13. Steven Baigelman

Writer | Miles Ahead

Steven Baigelman is known for Miles Ahead (2015), Get on Up (2014) and Feeling Minnesota (1996).

14. Mick Betancourt

Producer | Deadly Class

Mick Betancourt is a writer/producer/showrunner. A native of Chicago, Mick began his career on dramas such as Law & Order: SVU (nominated for a Genesis and Alma Award,) Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, The Black Donnellys, Necessary RoughnessS, Detroit 187 and Breakout Kings.

In 2018, Mick was recognized ...

15. Melissa Blake

Producer | Sleepy Hollow

Melissa Blake is known for Sleepy Hollow (2013), October Faction (2020) and The Wilds (2020). She was previously married to Roberto Orci.

16. Sarah Byrd

Producer | Carnival Row

Sarah Byrd is known for Carnival Row (2019), Strange Angel (2018) and The Alienist (2018).

17. Ashley Gable

Producer | Person of Interest

Ashley Gable is known for Person of Interest (2011), Designated Survivor (2016) and The Mentalist (2008).

18. Derek R. Griffith

Cinematographer | D*I*Y

Derek R. Griffith is known for D*I*Y (2011), Graceland (2013) and Finding Freedom (2017).

19. Jeff Lowell

Writer | John Tucker Must Die

Jeff Lowell was born in November 1973 in New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for John Tucker Must Die (2006), Over Her Dead Body (2008) and The Crew (2021).

20. Kelly Marcel

Writer | Saving Mr. Banks

Kelly is primarily a writer for film and television but started her career in musical theater with the UK version of "Debbie Does Dallas, the Musical".

She is a co-artistic director of "The Bad Dog Theater Company"; founded in 2010 alongside the actor Tom Hardy and fellow writer Brett C. Leonard.

She...

21. E.L. James

Writer | Fifty Shades of Grey

E L James is an incurable romantic and a self-confessed fan girl. After twenty-five years of working in television, she decided to pursue a childhood dream and write stories that readers could take to their hearts. The result was the controversial and sensuous romance Fifty Shades of Grey and its ...

22. David Weisberg

Writer | Criminal

David Weisberg is known for Criminal (2016), The Rock (1996) and Double Jeopardy (1999).

23. Douglas Cook

Writer | The Rock

Douglas Cook was born on June 26, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for The Rock (1996), Criminal (2016) and Double Jeopardy (1999). He died on July 19, 2015 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

24. Christine Roum

Writer | The Invisible

Christine Roum is known for The Invisible (2007), Castle (2009) and V (2009). She has been married to Bently Tittle since November 13, 1999. They have one child.

25. Jerry Siegel

Writer | Superman

Jerry Siegel was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1931, he met and befriended his future partner, Joe Shuster, when the latter moved from his birthplace in Canada. Siegel and Shuster were both avid science fiction fans, publishing a fanzine in the mid-1920s. It was during this period that they read ...

26. Joe Shuster

Writer | Superman

Joe Shuster was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At age 9 he and his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he met and befriended his future partner Jerome "Jerry" Siegel. Siegel and Shuster were both avid science fiction fans, publishing a fanzine in the mid-1920s. It was during this period that ...

27. Ali Adler

Producer | Supergirl

Ali Adler was born on May 30, 1967 in California, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Supergirl (2015), No Ordinary Family (2010) and Chuck (2007).

28. Yahlin Chang

Producer | The Handmaid's Tale

Yahlin Chang is known for The Handmaid's Tale (2017), Supergirl (2015) and Dirty Sexy Money (2007).

29. Ted Sullivan

Producer | Star Trek: Discovery

Ted is a television writer and producer.

He has also directed videos for both the 2008 Democratic National Convention and for the environmental political group Global Green USA, as well as commercials for Johnson & Johnson, USA Network, Saab, Pontiac and Holiday Inn Express.

Ted is a former adjunct ...

30. Derek Simon

Writer | Supergirl

Derek Simon is known for Supergirl (2015), Graceland (2013) and The Disasters.

31. Neal Purvis

Writer | Skyfall

Neal Purvis was born on September 9, 1961. He is a writer and producer, known for Skyfall (2012), No Time to Die (2021) and Casino Royale (2006).

32. Robert Wade

Writer | Skyfall

Robert Wade was born in 1962 in San Diego, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Skyfall (2012), No Time to Die (2021) and Casino Royale (2006).

33. Paul Hernandez

Writer | Sky High

Paul Hernandez is known for Sky High (2005), Sky High 2 and Turbo Dates (2008).

34. Michael Grassi

Producer | Riverdale

Michael Grassi is known for Riverdale (2017), Katy Keene (2020) and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022).

35. Caitlin Parrish

Producer | Supergirl

Caitlin Parrish is known for Supergirl (2015), The View from Tall (2016) and Under the Dome (2013).

36. R. Lee Fleming Jr.

Writer | Secrets of Sulphur Springs

R. Lee Fleming Jr. was born in Texas, USA. R. Lee is a writer and producer, known for Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021), He's All That (2021) and Light as a Feather (2018).

37. Eric Kripke

Writer | The Boys

Eric Kripke is an American writer and television producer. He came to prominence as the creator of The CW fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005-2020), where he served as show-runner during the first five seasons. Kripke also created the post-apocalyptic drama series Revolution (2012-2014) and ...

38. Ben Edlund

Producer | The Tick

Ben Edlund was born on September 20, 1968 in Pembroke, Massachusetts, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Tick (1994), Angel (1999) and Supernatural (2005).

39. Adam McKay

Producer | Don't Look Up

Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, director, comedian, and actor. McKay has a comedy partnership with Will Ferrell, with whom he co-wrote the films Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and The Other Guys. Ferrell and McKay also founded their comedy website Funny or Die through ...

40. Dan Schneider

Writer | Good Burger

Daniel J. Schneider was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He became his Senior class president at White Station High School. After high school, he went to his father's alma mater, Harvard, for one semester. He decided to come back home to Memphis and get a job at a computer store. He also ...

41. Kevin Kopelow

Producer | All That

Kevin Kopelow was born in 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for All That (1994), Good Burger (1997) and Cousins for Life (2018).

42. Heath Seifert

Producer | All That

Heath Seifert was born in 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for All That (1994), Good Burger (1997) and Cousins for Life (2018).

43. Tim Metcalfe

Writer | Kalifornia

Tim Metcalfe was born in 1954. He is a writer and producer, known for Kalifornia (1993), The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) and Killer: A Journal of Murder (1995).

44. Miguel Tejada-Flores

Writer | Revenge of the Nerds

Miguel Tejada-Flores was born on December 2, 1951 in Pasadena, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Revenge of the Nerds (1984), Screamers (1995) and The Lion King (1994).

45. Steve Zacharias

Writer | Revenge of the Nerds

Steve Zacharias was born on June 2, 1947 in Illinois, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Revenge of the Nerds (1984), Quark (1977) and All in the Family (1971). He has been married to Marcia Zacharias since September 1, 1977. They have three children.

46. Jeff Buhai

Writer | Revenge of the Nerds

Jeff Buhai is known for Revenge of the Nerds (1984), Johnny Be Good (1988) and Eddie (1996).

47. Gayl Decoursey

Writer | Out of Reach

Gayl Decoursey is known for Out of Reach (2013), Holiday Switch (2007) and Til Death Do Us Part (2014).

48. Shane Mathers

Writer | Zoe Gone

Shane Mathers is known for Zoe Gone (2014), A Mother's Rage (2013) and In the Dark (2013).

49. Ron Dobson

Writer | A Mother's Rage

Ron Dobson is known for A Mother's Rage (2013).

50. Alejandro Salomon

Producer | Hyper 5

Alejandro Salomon was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. He is an entrepreneur with a proven track record, from founding Salomon Investment Partners, a successful investment fund, to managing his own real estate, tech, and numerous other companies. Through his passion for film Alejandro moved ...

51. Frederick Cipoletti

Producer | Desolate

Frederick Cipoletti is known for Desolate (2018), Pocket Listing (2015) and Reaper (2014).

52. James Robert Johnston

Writer | In the Blood

James Robert Johnston is known for In the Blood (2014), Supernova (2000) and The Howling: Reborn (2011).

53. Bennett Yellin

Writer | Dumb and Dumber

Bennett Yellin was born on November 8, 1959. He is a writer and actor, known for Dumb and Dumber (1994), Dumb and Dumber To (2014) and Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003).

54. Bonnie Turner

Writer | Saturday Night Live

Bonnie Turner was born on August 28, 1940 in the USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) and Tommy Boy (1995). She is married to Terry Turner.

55. Terry Turner

Writer | Saturday Night Live

Terry Turner was born on December 11, 1947 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) and Tommy Boy (1995).

56. Mark Brazill

Producer | 3rd Rock from the Sun

Mark Brazill was born on April 16, 1962. He is a producer and writer, known for 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), That '70s Show (1998) and Double Dragon (1994).

57. Dean Batali

Producer | That '70s Show

Dean Batali was born in the USA. Dean is a producer and writer, known for That '70s Show (1998), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Good Witch (2015).

58. Alan Dybner

Writer | That '70s Show

Alan Dybner is known for That '70s Show (1998), Veronica's Closet (1997) and Hiller and Diller (1997).

59. Bo Zenga

Producer | Scary Movie

Bo Zenga graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he attended the Wharton School of Business. Starting out as a Wall Street banker for what is now JP Morgan Chase, he moved to Los Angeles and studied filmmaking at the American Film Institute.

Such distinguished talent as Steven Spielberg,...

60. Chuck Wilson

Writer | Soul Plane

Chuck Wilson is known for Soul Plane (2004), Breakfast at Ben's (2000) and Looter$ (2005).

61. Scot Armstrong

Producer | Dice

As a screenwriter, Scot is credited on 'Old School," "Road Trip," "School For Scoundrels," "Starsky & Hutch," "Heartbreak Kid," "Semi Pro," "Search Party" and "Hangover Part II." He did un-credited work on "Elf" and "Bad Santa." Scot has created, written and directed the comedy series "Dice" for ...

62. Bobby Farrelly

Producer | There's Something About Mary

Bobby Farrelly was born on June 17, 1958 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA. He is a producer and director, known for There's Something About Mary (1998), Osmosis Jones (2001) and Me, Myself & Irene (2000). He has been married to Nancy Farrelly since 1990. They have two children.

63. Peter Farrelly

Producer | Green Book

Peter Farrelly was born on December 17, 1956 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Green Book (2018), There's Something About Mary (1998) and Dumb and Dumber (1994). He has been married to Melinda Farrelly since December 31, 1996. They have two children.

64. Kevin Barnett

Writer | The Do-Over

Kevin Barnett is known for The Do-Over (2016), The Wrong Missy (2020) and The Heartbreak Kid (2007).

65. Bruce Jay Friedman

Writer | Splash

Novelist, playwright, short-story writer, and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Bruce Jay Friedman was born in New York City on April 26, 1930, and raised in The Bronx by his parents, Irving and Molly (Liebowitz) Friedman. Determined to be a writer, Friedman attended the University of Missouri, where he...

66. Nancy Carell

Actress | The 40 Year Old Virgin

Nancy Carell was born on July 19, 1966 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) and Bridesmaids (2011). She has been married to Steve Carell since August 5, 1995. They have two children.

67. Steve Carell

Actor | The Office

Steve Carell, one of America's most versatile comics, was born Steven John Carell on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts. He is the son of Harriet Theresa (Koch), a psychiatric nurse, and Edwin A. Carell, an electrical engineer. His mother was of Polish descent and his father of Italian and ...

68. Marisa Pinson

Producer | Angie Tribeca

Marisa Pinson is known for Angie Tribeca (2016), Santorum! (2012) and Mixology (2013).

69. Alex Jenkins Reid

Writer | One True Loves

Alex Jenkins Reid is known for One True Loves (2023), Resident Advisors (2015) and Angie Tribeca (2016).

70. Ava Tramer

Renfield

Ava Tramer is known for Renfield (2023), Central Park (2020) and Harley Quinn (2019). Ava has been married to Daniel McLellan since May 1, 2022.

71. Tom Green

Actor | Freddy Got Fingered

Tom Green was born on July 30, 1971 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. He is a producer and actor, known for Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Charlie's Angels (2000) and Road Trip (2000). He was previously married to Drew Barrymore.

72. Derek Harvie

Producer | Freddy Got Fingered

Derek Harvie was born on April 7, 1971 in Deep River, Ontario, Canada. He is a producer and writer, known for Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Meet the Family (2013) and You Got Trumped: The First 100 Days (2016).

73. Keith Critchlow

Director | The California Reich

Keith Critchlow is known for The California Reich (1975), Volunteers (1985) and The Delta Force (1986).

74. Sean Hood

Writer | Conan the Barbarian

Sean was a professional screenwriter from 1998-2018. He is known for both horror films and swords-and-sandals movies.

After graduating from Brown University with a double major in pure mathematics and studio art, Sean spent several years working in Hollywood as a set dresser, prop assistant and art ...

75. Joshua Oppenheimer

Writer | Sahara

Joshua Oppenheimer is known for Sahara (2005), A Sound of Thunder (2005) and Conan the Barbarian (2011).

76. Thomas Dean Donnelly

Writer | Conan the Barbarian

Thomas Dean Donnelly is known for Conan the Barbarian (2011), Sahara (2005) and Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2010).

77. Robert E. Howard

Writer | Conan the Barbarian

Robert E. Howard created Conan the Barbarian in a series of short stories and novels in the 1930's. Born in Peaster, Texas, he was raised in Cross Plains. His fiction was carried in pulp magazines of the time such as Weird Tales, and H.P. Lovecraft was a friend and admirer of his. He committed ...

78. Billy Eichner

Actor | Bros

Billy Eichner was born on September 18, 1978 and raised in New York City. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School (NY) in 1996. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he majored in Theater.

He is the star, executive producer and creator of Billy on the Street (2011), a comedy game show ...

79. Franc Roddam

Writer | Moby Dick

Franc was born in Norton, near Stockton on Tees and on leaving St John's School at Billingham he went to work at Smith's Dock in Middlesbrough but soon gained a scholarship to the London Film School. From there he moved into the film side of tv commercials and freelancing and his productions of The...

80. Pat Llewellyn

Producer | Masterchef

Pat Llewellyn is known for Masterchef (2010), MasterChef Junior (2013) and Best New Restaurant (2015).

81. Robin Ashbrook

Producer | Masterchef

Robin Ashbrook is known for Masterchef (2010), MasterChef Junior (2013) and What Are You Like? (2008).

82. Gordon Ramsay

Producer | Hell's Kitchen

Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. With an injury prematurely putting an end to any hopes of a promising career in football, he went back to college to complete a course in hotel management. His dedication and natural talent led him to train with some ...

83. James Patterson

Writer | Alex Cross

James Patterson was born on March 22, 1947 in Newburgh, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Alex Cross (2012), Kiss the Girls (1997) and Along Came a Spider (2001). He has been married to Susan Patterson since July 24, 1997. They have one child.

84. Marc Moss

Kiss the Girls

Marc Moss is known for Kiss the Girls (1997), Along Came a Spider (2001) and Alex Cross (2012).

85. Rob Corddry

Actor | Warm Bodies

Rob Corddry was born on February 4, 1971 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Warm Bodies (2013), Childrens Hospital (2008) and Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). He has been married to Sandra Beth Leftowits since 2002. They have two children.

86. Kyle Barnett Anderson

Writer | The Hungover Games

Kyle Barnett Anderson is known for The Hungover Games (2014), Kennedy's Court (2012) and Labor Games (2015).

87. David Bernstein

Writer | The Hungover Games

David Bernstein is known for The Hungover Games (2014), Kennedy's Court (2012) and Emogenius (2017).

88. Jamie Kennedy

Actor | Son of the Mask

James Harvey Kennedy was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on May 25, 1970. He became interested in acting at the age of 15, and appeared in a movie for the first time at age 19, as an extra in Dead Poets Society (1989). His first role in a movie was as Brad in the film Road to Flin Flon (2000), ...

89. Trent Cooper

Director | NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba

Trent Cooper is known for NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba (2020), NFL 360: I Am Shaquem Griffin (2018) and Us Against the World (2017).

90. Jonathan Bernstein

Writer | Unsane

Jonathan Bernstein is known for Unsane (2018), The Spy Next Door (2010) and Just My Luck (2006). He has been married to Susan Misner since 1999.

91. James Greer

Writer | Unsane

In addition to his career as a screenwriter and director, Greer has published three novels: Bad Eminence (And Other Stories, 2022); Artificial Light (Little House on the Bowery/Akashic, 2006); and The Failure (Akashic, 2010). Artificial Light won a California Book Award Silver Medal for First ...

92. Whitney Cummings

Writer | Whitney

Whitney Ann Cummings is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, producer and pod-caster. A native of Washington, D.C., Cummings pursued a comedy career in Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, where she had studied with the intention of becoming a ...

93. Susan McMartin

Producer | Mom

Susan McMartin is known for Mom (2013), Mr. Church (2016) and Two and a Half Men (2003).

94. Alec Berg

Producer | Barry

Alec Berg is known for Barry (2018), Silicon Valley (2014) and The Cat in the Hat (2003). He has been married to Michele Maika since May 28, 2000.

95. David Mandel

Writer | Veep

David Mandel was born on September 24, 1970 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Veep (2012), The Cat in the Hat (2003) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000). He has been married to Dr. Rebecca Whitney since December 31, 2006.

96. Jeff Schaffer

Writer | Curb Your Enthusiasm

Jeff Schaffer was raised in Warren, Ohio. He attended Western Reserve Academy and later Harvard University. After college, he wrote for television and later the big screen. He worked on Seinfeld (1989) first as a writer and later as a producer. Learning greatly from Larry David, Schaffer eventually ...

97. Gaspar Noé

Director | Enter the Void

Gaspar Noé is an Argentinian filmmaker and screenwriter who lives in France. He is the son of Luis Felipe Noé, an Argentinian artist. He directed I Stand Alone, Irréversible, Enter the Void, Love, Climax, Carne, Lux Æterna, Sodomites and Vortex. His films are known for having a sensory overload ...

98. Bob Clark

Director | A Christmas Story

Bob Clark was born on August 5, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was a director and writer, known for A Christmas Story (1983), Baby Geniuses (1999) and Porky's (1981). He died on April 4, 2007 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.

99. Jeff Franklin

Producer | Full House

Jeff Franklin has been a successful writer-producer-director for over twenty-five years. He is responsible for hundreds of hours of quality television and motion pictures. Jeff created and executive produced two long-running , hit ABC comedies, Full House (1987) and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992), ...

100. Jim Field Smith

Director | Criminal: UK

Jim Field Smith was born on February 20, 1979 in England, UK. He is a director and producer, known for Criminal: UK (2019), Stag (2016) and The Wrong Mans (2013).