Neil Cross

Background

Cross was born in Bristol on 2 September 1969.

Career

His initial career was solely as a novelist, beginning with Mr In-Between, which was published in 1998 (and adapted into a film in 2001). He later diversified into television, writing an episode of the British Broadcasting Corporation spy drama Spooks in 2006 before becoming lead writer on the sixth and seventh series of the show. He has also written for The Fixer and Doctor Who ("The Rings of Akhaten" and "Hide").

In 2010 he wrote a new adaptation of Whistle and I"ll Come to You, from the story by M. R. James.

He has created two television series: British Broadcasting Corporation crime thriller Luther (for which he wrote all the episodes). And Crossbones, an action adventure pirate series for National Broadcasting Company (co-created with James V Hart and Amanda Welles).

Cross also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2013 film Mama. His most recent novel, Luther: The Calling, was published in 2011.

In 2011, Cross was included in Variety magazine"s list of 10 Screenwriters to Watch.

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Achievements

• Winner, Luther, Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best Teleplay in 2010 (Episode 1). Nominee, Luther, Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best Teleplay in 2010 (Episode 4). Nominee, Luther, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Award, Outstanding Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Nominee, Neil Cross, Primetime Emmy Award 2012, Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Nominee, Luther, Primetime Emmy Award 2012, Outstanding Miniseries or Movie Winner, Luther, Creative Diversity Network, Radio Times Drama award 2011 Winner, Luther, Royal Society, Best Drama Series 2011 Nominee, Luther, Broadcast Journalists Association Critics" Choice Awards 2012, Best Movie/Miniseries Nominee, Neil Cross, Primetime Emmy Award 2014, Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Nominee, Luther, Primetime Emmy Award 2013, Outstanding Miniseries.