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Sam Catlin

b. 1950

American TV writer and producer

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Born 1950. Sam Catlin is an American screenwriter, television producer and film director.

Sam Catlin is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is the showrunner of AMC's Preacher, and previously worked as a writer/producer on Breaking Bad. He was nominated for a Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for his work on Breaking Bad.

Biography Catlin began writing for television in 2005 for the television film The Great New Wonderful. He then became a writer and story editor for the first season of Kidnapped in 2006. He wrote the episode "Front Page". In 2007, he became an executive story editor and writer for the short-lived series Canterbury's Law and wrote the episode "Baggage".

Catlin joined the crew of AMC series Breaking Bad in 2009 as a co-producer and writer for the second season. He wrote the second-season episodes "Down" and "4 Days Out". The second season writing staff were nominated for the WGA award for best drama series at the February 2010 ceremony for their work on the second season. Catlin was promoted to supervising producer for the third season in 2010. He was promoted again to co-executive producer for the fourth season in 2011.

In 2013, Catlin signed with Sony Pictures Television to help develop original projects, while becoming a co-executive producer for Fox's short-lived adaption of the Australian series of the same name, Rake.

In November 2013, it was announced that Catlin was developing Preacher for AMC based on the DC Vertigo comic book series of the same name with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, that would be distributed by Sony Pictures Television. Catlin was confirmed as the showrunner in February 2014. Catlin wrote the pilot episode for the series, and continued to serve as the showrunner for all four seasons.

In October 2021, Catlin had signed an overall deal with Apple Inc. He currently serves as the showrunner of Apple TV series Sugar starring Colin Farrell.

Catlin attended the New York University Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program, where he received his Master of Fine Arts Degree in 1998.

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1950, United States
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Education
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, New York University

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Spouse
Julie Dretzin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Catlin?

American TV writer and producer

When was Sam Catlin born?

Sam Catlin was born in 1950 in United States.

What is Sam Catlin's occupation?

Sam Catlin is a screenwriter, television producer and film director.

What nationality is Sam Catlin?

Sam Catlin is American.

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· Wikipedia: Sam Catlin

· Wikidata: Q7407299

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