Gary Scott Thompson

• Name — Gary Scott Thompson • Born — 7 October 1959 • Birthplace — Ukiah, California, U.S. • Education — New York University (MFA) • Occupation — Director, screenwriter, television producer • Years Active — 1987-present

Born in Ukiah, California, Thompson spent much of his childhood in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He first worked in the entertainment industry as an actor, studying under such actors as Powers Boothe at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Eventually settling on writing, he received a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University and went to work as a playwright. Thompson's theater credits include Small Town Syndrome, Cowboys Don't Cry, and Private Hells. In 1991, Thompson created the company Pago Pago Productions, located in Encino, California. Thompson now resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Creator — Notes • 1999 — The Angry Beavers — Segment "Stump's Family Reunion" • 2003–2008 — Las Vegas — Executive — Director (4 episodes) Writer (20 episodes) • 2005 — The WIN Awards — TV special • 2008–2009 — Knight Rider — Executive — Writer and director (Episode "Exit Light, Enter Knight" Writer (2 episodes) • 2014 — Taxi Brooklyn — Executive — Developer — Writer (4 episodes) TV movies • Year — Title — Writer — Executive Producer • 2007 — Protect and Serve • TBA — God's Country Appearences as himself • Year — Title — Episode • 2003 — Intimate Portrait — "Vanessa Marcil" • 2007 — TV Land Confidential — "Locations" • 2008 — Las Vegas — "3 Babes, 100 Guns and a Fat Chick"