James Hurst (screenwriter)

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James Hurst in 2008.

James Hurst is a writer/creator/producer of television series with experience in scripted drama and comedy series in Canada. He launched his career with the teen drama series DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION (CTV & Teen Nick), writing thirty episodes and show-running seasons five and six. He went on to write/produce many series, including FLASHPOINT (CTV & CBS), BEING ERICA (CBC & Soapnet), SOPHIE (CBC), TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL (Space) and most recently THE LISTENER (CTV & Fox Intl). As creator, James developed the concept and wrote the pilot for the teen music drama INSTANT STAR (CTV & Teen Nick). Along with novelist Andrew Pyper, James is co-creator of a number of series in development. A graduate of York University, James has won two Canadian Screenwriter Awards (2004 & 2005) and received three nominations (2006, 2007, 2010). He has also received two Gemini nominations (2007 & 2004). Wearing a different hat, James has also contributed to WIRETAP and THIS AMERICAN LIFE, both for Public Radio International.

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• James Hurst at IMDb

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