Chris Van Dusen

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Chris Van Dusen
Occupation Television producer, screenwriter
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
GenreTelevision
Notable works Bridgerton
SpouseBryan Van Dusen [1]

Chris Van Dusen is an American television producer and screenwriter. He is the creator and executive producer of the television series Bridgerton , and served as showrunner for seasons one and two. [2] [3]

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Van Dusen worked on Grey's Anatomy [4] from 2005 to 2012, and, although uncredited, assisted in the transformation of Grey's Anatomy into its spin-off, Private Practice . He was also a producer and writer on ABC's The Catch and Scandal . [5]

Personal life

A native of Maryland, Van Dusen graduated from Emory University before receiving his M.F.A. at the University of Southern California. He and his husband, Bryan Van Dusen, have three daughters. [6]

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References

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