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Eric Kripke

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  • Producer
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Eric Kripke
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.
BornApril 24, 1974
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BornApril 24, 1974
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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Kevin Smith, Laz Alonso, Eric Kripke, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Tomer Capone at an event for The Boys (2019)
Kevin Smith, Laz Alonso, Eric Kripke, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Tomer Capone at an event for The Boys (2019)
Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, and Karl Urban at an event for The Boys (2019)
Kevin Smith, Laz Alonso, Eric Kripke, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, and Jack Quaid at an event for The Boys (2019)
Laz Alonso, Eric Kripke, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Tomer Capone at an event for The Boys (2019)
Laz Alonso, Eric Kripke, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Tomer Capone at an event for The Boys (2019)
Eric Kripke at an event for The Boys (2019)
Eric Kripke at an event for The Boys (2019)
Malcolm Barrett, Eric Kripke, Shawn Ryan, Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, and Jennifer Salke at an event for Timeless (2016)
Eric Kripke at an event for Revolution (2012)
J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau, and Eric Kripke at an event for Revolution (2012)
Eric Kripke at an event for Revolution (2012)

Known for

Jensen Ackles, Laz Alonso, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Jack Quaid in The Boys (2019)
The Boys
8.7
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Supernatural (2005)
Supernatural
8.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Boogeyman (2005)
Boogeyman
4.2
  • Writer
  • 2005
Revolution (2012)
Revolution
6.6
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Jensen Ackles, Laz Alonso, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Jack Quaid in The Boys (2019)
    The Boys
    • developed by
    • head writer
    • written by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2023
  • The Winchesters (2022)
    The Winchesters
    • based on "Supernatural" created by
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7) (2021)
    The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7)
    • writer
    • showrunner
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Britt Bankhead in Winchester (2021)
    Winchester
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Supernatural: The Long Road Home (2020)
    Supernatural: The Long Road Home
    • created by (creator)
    • TV Special
    • 2020
  • Supernatural (2005)
    Supernatural
    • created by
    • written by
    • teleplay by ...
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2020
  • Karl Urban in Butcher: a Short Film (2020)
    Butcher: a Short Film
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Malcolm Barrett, Abigail Spencer, Goran Visnjic, Matt Lanter, Claudia Doumit, and Sheldon Landry in Timeless (2016)
    Timeless
    • created by
    • written by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2018
  • Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, and Owen Vaccaro in The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
    The House with a Clock in Its Walls
    • screenplay by
    • 2018
  • Supernatural GenderSWAP (2013)
    Supernatural GenderSWAP
    • Writer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013–2016
  • Revolution (2012)
    Revolution
    • created by
    • written by
    • story ...
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2014
  • Haunted
    • Writer
    • 2013
  • Deadman
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • A.J. Buckley and Travis Wester in Ghostfacers (2010)
    Ghostfacers
    • created by
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2010–2011
  • Supernatural: The Animation (2011)
    Supernatural: The Animation
    • creator: original series
    • "Home" written by
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2011

Producer

  • Gen V
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Jensen Ackles, Laz Alonso, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Jack Quaid in The Boys (2019)
    The Boys
    • executive producer
    • producer (showrunner)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • Christian Slater, Don Cheadle, Kieran Culkin, Kevin Smith, Grey Griffin, John DiMaggio, Chris Diamantopoulos, Randall Duk Kim, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, Fred Tatasciore, Aisha Tyler, Youn Yuh-jung, Antony Starr, Nasim Pedrad, Jermaine Fowler, Chace Crawford, Ben Schwartz, Ursula Taherian, Parker Simmons, Asjha Cooper, Emily V. Gordon, Caleb McLaughlin, Awkwafina, Jenny Yokobori, and Somali Rose in The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022)
    The Boys Presents: Diabolical
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7) (2021)
    The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7)
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Supernatural: The Long Road Home (2020)
    Supernatural: The Long Road Home
    • executive consultant
    • TV Special
    • 2020
  • Supernatural (2005)
    Supernatural
    • executive consultant
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2020
  • Karl Urban in Butcher: a Short Film (2020)
    Butcher: a Short Film
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Malcolm Barrett, Abigail Spencer, Goran Visnjic, Matt Lanter, Claudia Doumit, and Sheldon Landry in Timeless (2016)
    Timeless
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2018
  • Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, and Owen Vaccaro in The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
    The House with a Clock in Its Walls
    • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
    • 2018
  • Timeless: Continuum Recon (2016)
    Timeless: Continuum Recon
    • executive producer
    • TV Short
    • 2016
  • A Very Special Supernatural Special (2014)
    A Very Special Supernatural Special
    • executive consultant
    • TV Movie
    • 2014
  • Revolution (2012)
    Revolution
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2014
  • Haunted
    • executive producer
    • 2013
  • Deadman
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Matt Damon and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    The Adjustment Bureau
    • associate producer
    • 2011
  • A.J. Buckley and Travis Wester in Ghostfacers (2010)
    Ghostfacers
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2010

Additional Crew

  • Supernatural (2005)
    Supernatural
    • executive consultant
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2019
  • Cheerbleeders (2008)
    Cheerbleeders
    • industry mentor
    • Short
    • 2008

Videos7

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
After "The Boys," Watch These Supes Next
Clip 2:13
After "The Boys," Watch These Supes Next
Who Could "The Boys" Offend in Season 2?
Clip 3:25
Who Could "The Boys" Offend in Season 2?
Who Would Spank a Superhero?
Clip 2:30
Who Would Spank a Superhero?
The Boys - Not for Kids
Clip 1:08
The Boys - Not for Kids
"The Boys" Cast on Moral Gray Areas of Season 2
Interview 3:28
"The Boys" Cast on Moral Gray Areas of Season 2
"The Boys" Will Shock You as it Exposes Superhero Conspiracies
Interview 2:55
"The Boys" Will Shock You as it Exposes Superhero Conspiracies

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • April 24, 1974
    • Toledo, Ohio, USA
  • Parents
      Larry Kripke
  • Relatives
    • Saul Kripke(Cousin)
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    • 1 Interview

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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.
  • Quotes
    Beyond all our Blackberries and iPhones, we're dangerously separated from our food and water supplies.

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