Eric Kripke

Writer
Producer
Director

Karl Urban, Chace Crawford, and their co-stars in "The Boys" join creator Eric Kripke at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 to talk about the show's hardcore content and what it's like to unmask the "good" guys.

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Eric Kripke is an American writer and television producer. He came to prominence as the creator of The CW fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005-2020), where he served as show-runner during the first five seasons. Kripke also created the post-apocalyptic drama series Revolution (2012-2014) and co-created the science fiction series Timeless (2016-2018). Since 2019, he has served as show-runner of the superhero series The Boys, which he developed for Amazon Prime Video.

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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Known for

The Boys

8.5

TV Series

Writer(creator)

Supernatural

8.4

TV Series

Writer(creator)

Gen V

7.6

TV Series

Writer(creator)

Boogeyman

4.2

Writer

2005

Credits

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Writer

The Boys
8.5
TV Series
- written by
- teleplay by
- developed by (uncredited) ...
- 2019–2026
Gen V
7.6
TV Series
- written by
- developed by
- 2023–2025
The Winchesters
6.2
TV Series
- based on "Supernatural" created by
- 2022–2023
The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7)
6.9
TV Mini Series
- writer
- showrunner
- 2021–2022
Winchester
6.0
TV Series
- creator
- 2021
Supernatural
8.4
TV Series
- created by
- written by
- teleplay by ...
- 2005–2020
Butcher: A Short Film
6.5
Short
- Writer
- 2020
Timeless
7.6
TV Series
- created by
- written by
- 2016–2018
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
6.1
- screenplay by
- 2018
Supernatural GenderSWAP
5.0
TV Mini Series
- Writer
- 2013–2016
Revolution
6.6
TV Series
- created by
- written by
- teleplay ...
- 2012–2014
Haunted
5.0
- Writer
- 2013
Deadman
6.9
TV Series
- written by
- 2012
Ghostfacers
7.5
TV Series
- created by
- creator
- 2010–2011
Supernatural: The Animation
7.3
TV Series
- creator
- creator: original series
- "Home" written by
- 2011

Producer

The Boys
8.5
TV Series
- executive producer
- producer (showrunner, showrunner)
- 2019–2026
Gen V
7.6
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2023–2025
Diabolical
6.8
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2022
The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7)
6.9
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- executive producer (showrunner)
- 2021–2022
Supernatural
8.4
TV Series
- executive consultant
- executive producer
- executive producer (showrunner)
- 2005–2020
Butcher: A Short Film
6.5
Short
- executive producer
- 2020
Timeless
7.6
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2016–2018
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
6.1
- produced by (p.g.a.)
- 2018
Timeless: Continuum Recon
7.7
TV Short
- executive producer
- 2016
A Very Special Supernatural Special
9.0
TV Special
- executive consultant
- 2014
Revolution
6.6
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2012–2014
Haunted
5.0
- executive producer
- 2013
Deadman
6.9
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2012
The Adjustment Bureau
7.0
- associate producer
- 2011
Ghostfacers
7.5
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2010

Director

Videos8

Clip 6:50

"The Boys" Share Their Favorite Moments From the Show

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What It Really Looks Like When "The Boys" Cast Use Their Superpowers

Clip 3:05

What It Really Looks Like When "The Boys" Cast Use Their Superpowers

Clip 2:13

After "The Boys," Watch These Supes Next

Clip 3:25

Who Could "The Boys" Offend in Season 2?

Clip 2:30

Who Would Spank a Superhero?

Clip 1:08

The Boys - Not for Kids

Personal details

Height
- 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
Born
- April 24, 1974
- Toledo, Ohio, USA
Parents
Relatives
- Saul Kripke(Cousin)
Publicity listings
- 2 Interviews
- 1 Article

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Trivia
Is a huge fan of the 'Hellblazer' comics and says he created the character of Castiel on 'Supernatural' after being unable to feature John Constantine on the series. Castiel's outfit mirrors Constantine's exactly.