Bryan Fuller
Bryan Fuller (born July 27, 1969) is an American screenwriter and television producer recognized for developing original series that blend fantasy, horror, and drama elements.[1] Born in Lewiston, Idaho, and raised in Clarkston, Washington, Fuller graduated from Clarkston High School before studying film at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.[2] His career began with contributions to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager in the 1990s, where he wrote episodes that introduced unconventional narratives to the franchise.[3]
Fuller gained prominence as the creator of Dead Like Me (2003–2004), a Showtime series exploring afterlife bureaucracy through a reaper's perspective, followed by Wonderfalls (2004) and the ABC fantasy-romance Pushing Daisies (2007–2009), which earned critical acclaim for its whimsical storytelling and visual style, securing seven Emmy Awards including for art direction and supporting actress.[4] He later served as showrunner for NBC's Hannibal (2013–2015), a psychological thriller reimagining Thomas Harris's novels with gourmet horror aesthetics that cultivated a dedicated fanbase despite network challenges.[5] Additional credits include co-creating the first season of Starz's American Gods (2017), adapting Neil Gaiman's novel with mythological spectacle, and contributing to Heroes (2006–2007).[6] Fuller co-developed Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024), marking a return to the franchise with serialized storytelling.[7] In 2025, he directed his feature film debut, Dust Bunny, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, expanding beyond television.[8] His work consistently emphasizes intricate character arcs and genre innovation, often drawing from personal interests in sci-fi and the macabre.[9]