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Born and raised in Bellflower, California, Chris Carter graduated from the California State University at Long Beach with a degree in journalism. Formerly a freelance journalist and editor of "Surfing" magazine, Carter began his career as a screenwriter in 1985 at The Walt Disney Studios. In 1992 Carter began developing projects for Twentieth Century Fox Television... See full bio »

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Hide HideWriter (21 titles)
???? Fencewalker (screenplay) (post-production)
 
2008 The X Files: I Want to Believe (television series "The X-Files" / written by)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 4 (video documentary short)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 3 (video documentary short)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 2 (video documentary short)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 1 (video documentary short)
 
2004 The X Files: Resist or Serve (Video Game) (creator)
 
1993-2002 The X-Files (TV series)
The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (2002) (creator / written by)
Sunshine Days (2002) (creator)
Release (2002) (creator)
William (2002) (creator / story / teleplay)
Jump the Shark (2002) (creator)
 
2001 The Lone Gunmen (TV series)
The 'Cap'n Toby' Show (2001) (creator)
All About Yves (2001) (creator)
The Lying Game (2001) (creator)
Tango de los Pistoleros (2001) (creator)
Diagnosis: Jimmy (2001) (creator)
 
1999-2000 Harsh Realm (TV series)
Camera Obscura (2000) (creator)
Cincinnati (2000) (creator / written by)
Manus Domini (2000) (creator)
Three Percenters (2000) (creator)
Reunion (2000) (creator)
 
1996-1999 Millennium (TV series)
Goodbye to All That (1999) (creator)
Via Dolorosa (1999) (creator)
Nostalgia (1999) (creator)
Seven and One (1999) (creator / written by)
Bardo Thodol (1999) (creator)
 
1998 The X Files (screenplay / story)
 
1998 Inside the X Files (TV special documentary) (creator "X Files, The")
 
1998 The X Files Game (Video Game) (story)
 
1996 Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (TV special documentary) (creator "X-Files, The")
 
1995 Secrets of the X Files, Part 1 (TV special documentary) (creator "X-Files, The")
 
1991 Midnight Caller (TV series)
A Cry in the Night (1991) (written by)
 
1989-1990 A Brand New Life (TV series)
Even Housekeepers Sing the Blues (1990) (writer)
The Honeymooners (1989) (writer)
 
1986-1988 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Meet the Munceys (1988)
The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986) (written by / as Chris C. Carter)
 
1987 Rags to Riches (TV series)
Beauty and the Babe (1987) (written by)
Once in a Lifeguard (1987) (written by)
 
1987 Cameo by Night (TV movie) (written by)
 
Show ShowProducer (13 titles)
???? Fencewalker (producer) (post-production)
 
2008 The X Files: I Want to Believe (producer)
 
1993-2002 The X-Files (TV series) (executive producer - 201 episodes)
The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (2002) (executive producer)
Sunshine Days (2002) (executive producer)
Release (2002) (executive producer)
William (2002) (executive producer)
Jump the Shark (2002) (executive producer)
 
2001 The Lone Gunmen (TV series) (executive producer - 13 episodes)
The 'Cap'n Toby' Show (2001) (executive producer)
All About Yves (2001) (executive producer)
The Lying Game (2001) (executive producer)
Tango de los Pistoleros (2001) (executive producer)
Diagnosis: Jimmy (2001) (executive producer)
 
1999-2000 Harsh Realm (TV series) (executive producer - 9 episodes)
Camera Obscura (2000) (executive producer)
Cincinnati (2000) (executive producer)
Manus Domini (2000) (executive producer)
Three Percenters (2000) (executive producer)
Reunion (2000) (executive producer)
 
1996-1999 Millennium (TV series) (executive producer - 67 episodes)
Goodbye to All That (1999) (executive producer)
Via Dolorosa (1999) (executive producer)
Nostalgia (1999) (executive producer)
Seven and One (1999) (executive producer)
Bardo Thodol (1999) (executive producer)
 
1998 The X Files (producer)
 
1998 Inside the X Files (TV special documentary) (executive producer)
 
1996 Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (TV special documentary) (executive producer)
 
1989 A Brand New Life (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1988 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
Meet the Munceys (1988) (executive producer)
 
1987 Cameo by Night (TV movie) (producer - as Christopher C. Carter)
 
1987 Rags to Riches (TV series) (co-producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (7 titles)
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 4 (video documentary short)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 3 (video documentary short)
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 2 (video documentary short)
 
1994-2002 The X-Files (TV series)
Improbable (2002)
Providence (2002)
Patience (2000)
 
1987 Rags to Riches (TV series)
That's Cheating (1987)
 
Show ShowActor (3 titles)
2008 The X Files: I Want to Believe
Man Sitting in Hospital Hallway (uncredited)
 
2001 The Lone Gunmen (TV series)
Man on Street Corner
Three Men and a Smoking Diaper (2001) … Man on Street Corner (uncredited)
 
1995-2000 The X-Files (TV series)
Another Agent / Cinema Audience
Hollywood A.D. (2000) … Cinema Audience (uncredited)
Anasazi (1995) … Another Agent (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2004 End Game: Making 'Millennium' Season Three (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2004 Turn of the Tide: Making 'Millennium' Season Two (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2004 Chasing the Dragon: Academy Group Inc. (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2003 Tilt (short) (special thanks)
 
1999 The Big Brass Ring (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2012 FOX 25th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 America in Primetime (TV series documentary)
Himself
The Crusader (2011) … Himself
 
2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 4 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 3 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 2 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Threads of Mythology, Part 1 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 End Game: Making 'Millennium' Season Three (video documentary short)
Himself - Creator & Writer & Exec. Producer
 
2004 Turn of the Tide: Making 'Millennium' Season Two (video documentary short)
Himself - Creator & Writer & Exec. Producer
 
2004 Inside 'Harsh Realm' (video documentary short)
Himself - Creator/Writer/Executive Producer
 
2004 Order in Chaos: Making Millennium - Season One (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Millennium: Creating the Logo & Title Sequence (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 The X Files: The Making of 'The Truth' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Inventing Grace, Touching Glory (documentary)
 
1999 The 1999 Annual Golden Laurel Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner
 
1998 The Making of 'The X Files: Fight the Future' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 The X-Files Movie Special (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Inside the X Files (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1997 The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Series
 
1997 Millennium: Fact & Fiction (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best TV-Series - Drama
 

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The X Files: I Want to Believe -- Interview: Chris Carter "On what the audience can expect" The X-Files: :  -- Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts. The X-Files: :  -- Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

9 Interviews  | 8 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Chris C. Carter | Christopher C. Carter

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It takes crazy attention to detail if you want something to be good. See more »

Trivia:

Brother Craig is a Full Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT See more »

Star Sign:

Libra