Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-09-07
- Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As:
Alexander Hilary Kurtzman
Alex Kurtzman
Alex Kurtzman, born on September 7, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, is a prominent American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to major Hollywood franchises, particularly through his long-standing collaboration with Roberto Orci.Kurtzman's career began in television, writing for popular syndicated series like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. His partnership with Roberto Orci solidified on J.J. Abrams' critically acclaimed show Alias, where he served as a writer and eventually an executive producer. This collaboration with Abrams led to a string of successful film projects, including co-writing Mission: Impossible III (2006), Transformers (2007), Star Trek (2009), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014).Beyond his writing credits, Kurtzman has also directed films such as People Like Us (2012) and The Mummy (2017). In recent years, he has become a pivotal figure in the expansion of the Star Trek universe on television, overseeing and executive producing multiple series for Paramount+, including Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, through his production company, Secret Hideout. His diverse filmography also includes producing films like Now You See Me (2013), Now You See Me 2 (2016), and the upcoming Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025).
