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Ryan Murphy is an American writer, director and producer who has created some of the defining television series of the past two decades. A former journalist, he broke into TV with the teen comedy Popular before launching the FX drama Nip/Tuck in 2003. He followed with the musical phenomenon Glee and the anthology juggernaut American Horror Story, then expanded into American Crime Story, Pose, 9-1-1, Scream Queens, Ratched, Monster and The Watcher. Murphy is known for bringing underrepresented characters and communities to mainstream audiences. On film he directed Running with Scissors (2006), Eat Pray Love (2010), The Normal Heart (2014) and The Prom (2020). His honors include six Primetime Emmy Awards, among them directing wins in 2010 for comedy and in 2018 for a limited series, as well as a Tony Award, two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globes and Producers Guild awards. He received the Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award in 2023, VH1 Trailblazer Honors in 2018 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a speaker, Murphy offers a rare look at creating hit franchises, championing inclusive storytelling and running a prolific television empire.
- Active since 1999
- Born in Indianapolis
- Honors: Emmy
- Notable work: American Horror Story, Glee, Nip/Tuck
- Category: Speaker
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The estimated booking fee for Ryan Murphy is $50K–$100K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
- Received the Carol Burnett Award
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What is the typical fee range for Ryan Murphy?
Our estimate puts Ryan Murphy in the $50K–$100K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Ryan Murphy but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Jason Reitman, F. Gary Gray, Trey Parker.
Who is similar to Ryan Murphy but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Jonathan Nolan, Vince Gilligan, Bong Joon-ho.
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The estimated booking fee for Ryan Murphy is $50K–$100K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Ryan Murphy?
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