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AKA: Joseph Whedon
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 06/23/1964
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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As the son and grandson of former television writers, it was no surprise that producer and series creator Joss Whedon followed in their footsteps. What did surprise was Whedon’s ability to create wholly unique television shows using genres like science fiction, fantasy and the Western to propel weighty sociopolitical issues like female empowerment and post-global society. Though he had his start on the sitcom “Roseanne” (ABC, 1988-1997) and serving as a script doctor on several noted studio films, Whedon created the cult hit "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (WB, 1997-2001; UPN, 2001-03), which he Continued

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Moved to Los Angeles after college
 
Wrote several spec scripts for various series' before selling his first to "Rosanne" (ABC)
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1990 
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1992 
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