Graeme Manson


Graeme Manson is a Canadian screenwriter and producer. He is known for his work on the acclaimed BBC America and Space sci-fi television series Orphan Black.

Career

He co-wrote the 1997 film Cube and has written for television for several years since, including The Bridge, Flashpoint, and Being Erica.
With John Fawcett, he is the co-creator and executive producer of the acclaimed and award-winning television series Orphan Black, for which he also has written many episodes. The two previously had collaborated on the 2001 film Lucky Girl. The series was a success critically and commercially. It premiered on March 30, 2013, on Space in Canada and on BBC America in the United States. On June 16, 2016, the series was renewed for a fifth and final 10-episode season, which premiered on June 10, 2017. The series won a Peabody Award in 2013, and has won and been nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards.
He will be the executive producer for the upcoming TV adaptation of Whatever, Linda, an award-winning web series.

Awards

With John Fawcett, he received the 2015 CFC Award for Creative Excellence from the Canadian Film Centre for his work on Orphan Black. He has also won three Canadian Screen Awards, a Hugo Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award.