Matthew McNair Carnahan (born February 6, 1961) is an American producer, writer and director.

Career

'' Valley of the Boom'' is a six-part American docudrama television miniseries, created, directed, and executive produced by Carnahan. It premiered on January 13, 2019, on National Geographic.

Personal life

Carnahan studied at

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, as well as the

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre is a full-time professional conservatory for actors in New York City. First operational from 1915 to 1927, the school re-opened in 1928 and has been active ever since. It is the birthplace of th ...

. He has a son, Emmett Carnahan (b. 1998) from a previous relationship and daughter, Mákena Lei Gordon Carnahan (born 2004) with actress and longtime partner Helen Hunt. In August 2017, the couple split after 16 years together.

Filmography

* '' Valley of the Boom'' (2019) TV Series (writer, director, executive producer) * ''

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'' (2014) (producer) * ''

House of Lies ''House of Lies'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Matthew Carnahan. The show, which premiered on Showtime on January 8, 2012, is based on the book ''House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tel ...

'' (2012–16) TV Series (creator, executive producer, writer) * ''

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'' (2007–08) TV Series (creator, executive producer, writer, director) * '' Fastlane'' (2002) TV Series (writer, producer) * ''Thieves'' (2001) TV Series (writer, producer) * ''Rudyland'' (2001) (producer, director) * '' The Fugitive'' (2000) TV Series (consulting producer) * ''

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'' (1998) TV Series (creator, writer, producer) * ''

Black Circle Boys ''Black Circle Boys'' is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Matthew Carnahan and starring Scott Bairstow, Eric Mabius and Donnie Wahlberg. It is Carnahan's feature directorial debut. Cast *Scott Bairstow as Kyle *Eric Mabius a ...

'' (1997) (writer, director) * ''Mailman'' (director)

Bibliography

* ''Serpent Girl'' (2005) ()

References

External links

* 1961 births Living people American film producers American male screenwriters American film directors Tisch School of the Arts alumni Showrunners Place of birth missing (living people) American male television writers {{US-screenwriter-stub