Brian Bird is an American film and television writer and producer. He is best known for his work on '' Touched by an Angel'', '' Not Easily Broken'', '' Jamaa'', '' Captive'' and '' The Case for Christ''. He is also known as an executive producer and co-creator of the Hallmark Channel original series, '' When Calls the Heart''.

Life and career

Brian was born in Kewanee, Illinois. He then attended California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Later, he worked for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, World Vision magazine and

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. In 1984, he wrote his first screenplay for the TV Series, '' Fantasy Island''. Brian is the co-founder, along with Michael Landon, Jr., of Believe Pictures.

Filmography

Publications

* 2018 - ''When God Calls the Heart'' * 2018 - ''When God Calls the Heart at Christmas'' * 2019 - ''When God Calls the Heart to Love''

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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