Aaron Korsh

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Aaron Korsh
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Korsh in 2013
Born
Aaron Thomas Korsh

(1966-11-07) November 7, 1966 (age 57)
United States
Alma mater University of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Television producer, writer
Years active1998–present
Known for Suits

Aaron Thomas Korsh (born November 7, 1966) is an American television producer, writer, [1] and former investment banker. [2] He is best known for creating the legal drama series Suits, which aired on USA Network from 2011-2019.

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Works

Korsh wrote for Everybody Loves Raymond , Just Shoot Me! , Love, Inc. , Notes from the Underbelly, The Deep End and the USA Network series Suits , of which he is also the creator, and its spin-off Pearson . [3] [4] [5]

Filmography

YearTitleNetworkCreatorWriterExecutive
Producer
Notes
2001 Everybody Loves Raymond CBS NoYesNoEpisode: "Fairies"
2003 Just Shoot Me! NBC NoYesNoEpisode: "The Last Temptation of Elliot"
2006 Love, Inc. UPN NoYesNoEpisode: "Fired Up"
2007–08 Notes from the Underbelly ABC NoYesNo
2010 The Deep End NoYesNo
2011 Suits USA Network YesYesYes
2015Paradise PicturesN/ANoNoYesTV movie
2019 Pearson USA NetworkYesNoYes
TBASuits: L.A.NBCYesYesYes

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References

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  3. Levine, Stuart (January 19, 2011). "USA expands slate with two new series". Variety . Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2019). "'Suits' Jessica Pearson Spinoff Series Starring Gina Torres Gets Title". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  5. Otterson, Joe (October 12, 2023). "New 'Suits' Series From Original Creator Aaron Korsh in Early Development at NBCUniversal". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2024.