Patrick Massett

Biography

Patrick Massett is an American screenwriter, producer, and former actor, best known for his significant contributions to both major feature films and critically acclaimed television dramas. He frequently collaborates with his writing partner, John Zinman.

Early Career and Acting

Massett began his career in the late 1980s as an actor, appearing in various television series and films. A notable early acting role was that of the Klingon Duras in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Feature Film Writing

He transitioned successfully to writing and producing for film, often focusing on adventure and drama genres:

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001): Massett co-wrote the screenplay for the blockbuster action film starring Angelina Jolie.

Gold (2016): He co-wrote and produced this adventure-drama film starring Matthew McConaughey, which was loosely based on the real-life Bre-X mining scandal.

Wind River: The Next Chapter (2024): Massett is credited as a writer on the sequel to the acclaimed 2017 neo-Western crime film.

Television Success

Massett has been a key figure in several highly regarded television projects, earning recognition for his dramatic writing and producing roles:

Friday Night Lights (2006–2011): His most acclaimed work in television includes writing numerous episodes and serving as a consulting producer and co-executive producer on the Emmy Award-winning NBC drama. His work on the series earned him multiple nominations for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for Best Dramatic Series.

Caprica (2010): He served as a co-executive producer and writer on this prequel series to Battlestar Galactica.

The Blacklist: He contributed as a writer and co-executive producer on this popular crime thriller series.

Other Producing Roles: His credits also include serving as co-executive producer on series like The Chicago Code, The Finder, and Last Resort.

In addition to his collaborative work, Massett also co-created and executive-produced the 2003 series Veritas: The Quest. His career showcases a versatile ability to navigate both the large-scale production of Hollywood films and the high-stakes world of prestigious television drama.