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Josh Schwartz(I)

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Josh Schwartz
Josh Schwartz was born on 6 August 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The O.C. (2003), Runaways (2017) and Looking for Alaska (2019). He has been married to Jill Stonerock since 20 September 2008.
BornAugust 6, 1976
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BornAugust 6, 1976
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
    The O.C.
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Producer(showrunner)
    Gregg Sulkin, Ariela Barer, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Allegra Acosta, and Rhenzy Feliz in Runaways (2017)
    Runaways
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Producer(showrunner)
    Looking for Alaska (2019)
    Looking for Alaska
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Producer
    Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski in Chuck (2007)
    Chuck
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Producer

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Sterling Point
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Untitled Josh Schwartz/Stephanie Savage/Amazon MGM Studios Project
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Untitled Clueless/Peacock TV Series
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Untitled Barneys New York Project
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Sweet Valley
      • executive producer
      • Optioned Property
      • TV Series
    • Amélie Hoeferle and Ella Rubin in Sterling Point (2026)
      Sterling Point
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • executive producer (co-showrunner) (showrunner)
      • 2026
    • Riley Smith, Leah Lewis, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani, and Kennedy McMann in Nancy Drew (2019)
      Nancy Drew
      6.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019–2023
    • Chase Sui Wonders and Jemima Kirke in City on Fire (2023)
      City on Fire
      6.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2023
    • Evan Mock, Emily Alyn Lind, Thomas Doherty, Jordan Alexander, and Whitney Peak in Gossip Girl (2021)
      Gossip Girl
      5.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021–2023
    • Grant Show, Daniella Alonso, Robert Christopher Riley, Elizabeth Gillies, Rafael de la Fuente, and Sam Adegoke in Dynasty (2017)
      Dynasty
      7.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017–2022
    • Marquise Vilsón, Ashleigh Murray, and Tian Richards in Tom Swift (2022)
      Tom Swift
      3.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Gregg Sulkin, Ariela Barer, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Allegra Acosta, and Rhenzy Feliz in Runaways (2017)
      Runaways
      6.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2017–2019
    • Looking for Alaska (2019)
      Looking for Alaska
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Lauren Ambrose in Broad Squad (2015)
      Broad Squad
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • The Astronaut Wives Club (2015)
      The Astronaut Wives Club
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Rachel Bilson in Hart of Dixie (2011)
      Hart of Dixie
      7.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2011–2015
    • No Cameras Allowed (2014)
      No Cameras Allowed
      7.5
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde in Endless Love (2014)
      Endless Love
      6.2
      • producer
      • 2014
    • AnnaSophia Robb and Lindsey Gort in The Carrie Diaries (2013)
      The Carrie Diaries
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2013–2014
    • Matthew Davis, Robert Knepper, Jessica Lucas, and Alona Tal in Cult (2013)
      Cult
      6.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2013

    Writer

    • Untitled Josh Schwartz/Stephanie Savage/Amazon MGM Studios Project
      • created by
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Untitled Clueless/Peacock TV Series
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Riley Smith, Leah Lewis, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani, and Kennedy McMann in Nancy Drew (2019)
      Nancy Drew
      6.8
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • teleplay by
      • created by
      • 2019–2023
    • Chase Sui Wonders and Jemima Kirke in City on Fire (2023)
      City on Fire
      6.4
      TV Series
      • teleplay by
      • created for television by
      • 2023
    • Grant Show, Daniella Alonso, Robert Christopher Riley, Elizabeth Gillies, Rafael de la Fuente, and Sam Adegoke in Dynasty (2017)
      Dynasty
      7.2
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • written by
      • 2017–2022
    • Evan Mock, Emily Alyn Lind, Thomas Doherty, Jordan Alexander, and Whitney Peak in Gossip Girl (2021)
      Gossip Girl
      5.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • 2021–2023
    • Gossip Girl Indonesia (2020)
      Gossip Girl Indonesia
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Gregg Sulkin, Ariela Barer, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Allegra Acosta, and Rhenzy Feliz in Runaways (2017)
      Runaways
      6.8
      TV Series
      • created for television by
      • written by
      • written for television by ...
      • 2017–2019
    • Looking for Alaska (2019)
      Looking for Alaska
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • written for television by
      • created for television by
      • creator
      • 2019
    • Serenay Sarikaya and Çağatay Ulusoy in Ebb and Tide (2013)
      Ebb and Tide
      7.3
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2013–2015
    • Vadhir Derbez, Margarita Muñoz, Diego Amozurrutia, Sofía Sisniega, Jon-Michael Ecker, Macarena Achaga, and Oka Giner in Gossip Girl: Acapulco (2013)
      Gossip Girl: Acapulco
      4.6
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • original screenplay
      • 2013
    • Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, Taylor Momsen, Leighton Meester, Jessica Szohr, Chace Crawford, and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
      Gossip Girl
      7.5
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • teleplay by
      • written by
      • 2007–2012
    • Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski in Chuck (2007)
      Chuck
      8.2
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 2007–2012
    • Ghost Angeles
      TV Movie
      • writer
      • 2010
    • Hitched
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Alexandra Chando and Andrew J. West in Rockville CA (2009)
      Rockville CA
      7.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
      The O.C.
      7.6
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • teleplay by ...
      • 2003–2007

    Director

    • Looking for Alaska (2019)
      Looking for Alaska
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Chelsea Handler, Victoria Justice, Josh Pence, Thomas McDonell, Thomas Mann, Jackson Nicoll, and Jane Levy in Fun Size (2012)
      Fun Size
      5.4
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Ghost Angeles
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2010
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Joshua Schwartz
    • Born
      • August 6, 1976
      • Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    • Spouse
      • Jill StonerockSeptember 20, 2008 - present
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Created The O.C. (2003) at the age of 26, becoming the youngest hour-long show creator ever.
    • Trademark
      Satirical portrayal of teenage lives
    • Salary
      • Brookfield
        (1999)
        $1,000,000

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