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Known for
Writer
Gender
Male
Birthday
08 January
Location
Utah, United States
Edit pageRafe Judkins
Biography
Rafe Judkins is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner best known for his work on major fantasy and adventure series. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Judkins developed an early love for storytelling and world-building, which eventually shaped his career in television. He studied at Brown University, where he honed his writing skills and began pursuing a creative path in entertainment.
Judkins first gained public attention as a contestant on the reality show Survivor: Guatemala (2005), but he soon transitioned into screenwriting, working on several successful television projects. His writing credits include acclaimed series such as Chuck, Hemlock Grove, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where he established himself as a skilled storyteller with a flair for character-driven narratives.
He is best known as the showrunner and executive producer of The Wheel of Time, Amazon Prime Video’s ambitious fantasy adaptation of Robert Jordan’s beloved book series. Under his leadership, the show has been praised for its expansive world-building, strong performances, and commitment to bringing a complex literary universe to the screen.
