Damon Lindelof
Screenwriter and producer of 'Lost'

Born
April 24th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A screenwriter and producer, a prominent figure in American television, contributed significantly to the success of the series 'Lost,' which aired from 2004 to 2010. The series received critical acclaim and garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama in 2006. Also served as a co-creator on the series 'The Leftovers,' which aired from 2014 to 2017, receiving praise for its storytelling and complexity. In film, worked on the screenplay for 'Prometheus' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness.'
Created and produced 'Lost'
Wrote for 'The Leftovers'
Contributed to 'Prometheus'
Wrote 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
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