Charlie Kaufman

Charles Stuart Kaufman (born November 1st, 1958) is an American playwright, film producer, theater and film director, and an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Independent Spirit Award-winning screenwriter. In 2003 he was listed at #100 on Premiere's annual "Power 100" list. He was also identified by Time Magazine in 2004 as one of the 100 most influential people in The World.

Between 1983 and 1984 Kaufman, along with college friend Paul Proch, wrote comedic articles and spoofs, including spoofs of Kurt Vonnegut and the X-Men, for National Lampoon magazine on spec.

After moving to Los Angeles, Kaufman got his start in television by writing two episodes for Chris Elliott's Get a Life during the 1990-92 season. During the 1993-94 season, Kaufman worked on Fox's sketch comedy show The Edge. Of note, he later worked as a writer for Ned and Stacey and The Dana Carvey Show.

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Charlie Kaufman on his latest film