Howard Gordon
Howard Gordon
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Howard Gordon is a renowned American television producer, screenwriter, and novelist, best known for his work on the hit TV series _24_.
Birth and Death Dates
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Gordon was born on November 22, 1954. Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding his passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Gordon holds American nationality and has had a diverse career in television production and writing.
Early Life
Howard Gordon grew up in New York City with an interest in storytelling from a young age. His parents encouraged his creative pursuits, which would eventually lead him to pursue a degree in English literature at Harvard University. During this time, Gordon began developing his writing skills by contributing to the college newspaper.
Major Accomplishments
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Gordon's career spans over three decades and has yielded numerous accolades for his work on several notable television series.
Notable Works
One of Gordon's most significant achievements is serving as an executive producer on _24_, which aired from 2001 to 2010. He played a crucial role in shaping the show's narrative, alongside fellow creator Joel Surnow. This collaboration earned them widespread recognition and numerous awards.
In addition to _24_, Gordon has worked as a writer and producer on other notable projects, including _Designated Survivor_ and _Banshee_. His writing skills have also been showcased in novels, such as _American Gods: The Official Companion_.
Impact and Legacy
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Gordon's influence extends beyond his work on television. He has made significant contributions to the industry through his advocacy for writers' rights and social issues awareness, including LGBTQ+ representation.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Howard Gordon is widely recognized as a pioneer in shaping contemporary television drama. His dedication to storytelling, coupled with his commitment to social responsibility, has made him an inspiration within the entertainment industry.
Quotes by Howard Gordon
![What is absolutely true is that any good [Television] series has a specific voice. And I think that voice is almost exclusively the domain of the executive producer. . . . As a staff writer you're not being called upon to be the great creative person. You're sort of called upon to understand the characters and their voices and put them through certain paces.](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Flakl0ama8n6qbptj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fquotes%2Fquote-1520493.png&w=1536&q=100)
What is absolutely true is that any good [Television] series has a specific voice. And I think that voice is almost exclusively the domain of the executive producer. . . . As a staff writer you're not being called upon to be the great creative person. You're sort of called upon to understand the characters and their voices and put them through certain paces.
Listening takes practice, and it takes patience. But I promise, if you listen, your story will be better for it.
I knew I wanted to be a writer. Where I came from, no one was a writer. I came from Long Island, and everyone became a doctor or a lawyer or an engineer or a teacher or a businessman. I didn't know any writers.
TV and film are very different media with different requirements. In a TV show, you have actors and fellow writers and directors, who are interpreting your work. With a novel, you only have ink, words and your reader.
I guess I've always been an aspiring novelist. I went to Princeton and wrote a novel for my thesis.
When you do a TV show, the cumulative intimacy you develop with the audience through your characters is pretty profound. It may be the most profound storytelling there is, because the character gets to live and roll around in the audience's mind week after week.
In some ways, a novel isn't as structurally rigorous as a screenplay or a TV show, which have finite real estate. In a novel, you can more deeply illuminate a character's interior and get away with digressions.