Craig Sweeny

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Craig Sweeny is an American television producer and screenwriter, best known for his work on The 4400 , Medium and Elementary . He also created the series Limitless and The Code .

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Additionally, he has also written for television series such as Dr. Vegas and Star Trek: Discovery . In 2021, he struck a new overall deal with CBS Studios. [1]

Sweeny trains regularly in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [2] [3] His production company is Action This Day!

Filmography

YearTitleCredited as
WriterProducerNotes
2003 Playmakers YesNo2 episodes
2004 Dr. Vegas YesNo2 episodes
2004–2007 The 4400 YesYesWrote 18 episodes
2005–2011 Medium YesYesExecutive producer, wrote 22 episodes
2012 Common Law YesYesExecutive producer, wrote 4 episodes
2012–2017 Elementary YesYesExecutive producer, wrote 16 episodes
2015–2016 Limitless YesYesDeveloper, executive producer, wrote 5 episodes
2017–2018 Star Trek: Discovery YesYesConsulting producer, wrote "Context Is for Kings"
2019 The Code YesYesCreator, executive producer, wrote 3 episodes
2025 Star Trek: Section 31 YesYesTelevision film; executive producer
TBA Watson YesYesCreator, executive producer [4]

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References

  1. Andreeva, Nellie (2021-04-21). "Craig Sweeny Re-Ups Overall Deal At CBS Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  2. Jacobs, Jeff (2020-03-15). "Craig Sweeny Biography". Emerald City Journal. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  3. Sweeny, Craig (2022-02-23). "Official Website". CraigSweeny.com. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (January 3, 2024). "Morris Chestnut to Star in 'Watson' as Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 11, 2024.