Scott M. Gimple (born March 29, 1971)Internet Movie Database;– Scott M. Gimple
Retrieved on 14 September 2016. is an American writer for both comics and television. He is known for his work as a writer and producer for ''

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'', and '' The Walking Dead'', and served as showrunner for ''The Walking Dead'' from seasons 4 through 8 and for the spin-off '' The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live''.

Early life

Gimple grew up in

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and graduated from Governor Livingston High School. He graduated from the

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's School of Cinema-Television. He is Jewish.

Career

Gimple was a writer on

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'' and

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''. He co-wrote the script of '' Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'' alongside Seth Hoffman and

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. In 2011, he joined

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's '' The Walking Dead'' as a producer and writer for the second season. He wrote " Save the Last One", as well as the critically acclaimed "

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", and "

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" (with showrunner

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). In January 2013, Gimple was named showrunner of ''The Walking Dead'', replacing Glen Mazzara. He served as showrunner from the fourth season to the eighth season. During his tenure, he also became an executive producer for ''

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''. Gimple left his role as showrunner in 2018 to become the chief content officer for ''The Walking Dead'' television series franchise. Gimple has also worked on

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's ''

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'' and as a writer for ''The Simpsons'' comics, including editing the Simpsons' Episode Guidebook " The Simpsons Forever!: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family... Continued". He created the cartoon ''

Fillmore! ''Fillmore!'' is an American animated television series created by Scott M. Gimple

'' and the comic book ''Heroes Anonymous'' with Bill Morrison.

Personal life

He married actress Julia Wackenheim on August 30, 2009 and they have a son; his wife

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upon marrying him.

Filmography

Film

Television

Production Writer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gimple, Scott M. 1971 births Living people Jewish American screenwriters American male screenwriters American television writers American male television writers Governor Livingston High School alumni People from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey American showrunners USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni American voice directors Screenwriters from New Jersey 21st-century American Jews Television producers from New Jersey Disney Television Animation people Writers from Union County, New Jersey American comics writers Jewish American comics writers