Information about Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is a screenwriter, director and producer. She is best known as the creator and executive producer of television series Grey's Anatomy and its spin-off Private Practice . In May 2007, she was named as one of the Time 100 people who help shape the world.[1]
On May 16, 2006 the morning following the close of the second season, ABC announced plans for a third season of Grey's Anatomy to anchor the network's Thursday evening programming[2], by airing Thursdays at 9PM EST. As Thursday has historically been the most competitive programming night among American broadcast networks, the announced schedule change for the series has been viewed by media analysts as another vote of confidence in the series from ABC.
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Personal life
Rhimes did her undergraduate at Dartmouth and then earned a MFA from the University of Southern California in the School of Cinema-Television.Career
Rhimes won the cast Best Drama TV Series Golden Globe award in 2007 for Grey's Anatomy.Grey's Anatomy
Shonda Rhimes is the creator and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, as well as one of the show's many writers. The ABC series debuted as a midseason replacement on March 27, 2005. The show revolves around Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), a surgical intern at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital in Seattle, Washington. The show features an ensemble cast, but Meredith is featured as the main character, with a voice-over narration at the beginning and end of most episodes.On May 16, 2006 the morning following the close of the second season, ABC announced plans for a third season of Grey's Anatomy to anchor the network's Thursday evening programming[2], by airing Thursdays at 9PM EST. As Thursday has historically been the most competitive programming night among American broadcast networks, the announced schedule change for the series has been viewed by media analysts as another vote of confidence in the series from ABC.
Trivia
- As a Dartmouth alumna, Rhimes often peppers the scripts with references to the college.
- Rhimes has said that of all of the Grey's Anatomy characters, her own personality is best represented by the character of Meredith; however, she also draws some similarities with the no-nonsense natures of Miranda Bailey and Cristina Yang. http://www.wga.org/writtenby/writtenbysub.aspx?id=883
- Rhimes has said that her time spent as a candy striper while in high school sparked an interest in hospital environments.
- Rhimes has said in several interviews that she already has the "bible" of Grey's Anatomy mapped out, and has planned the arc of each season.
Sources
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External links
- 'Grey Matter' Writer's Blog on ABC.com
- Interview with Shonda Rhimes on the Tavis Smiley show
- Writer's Guild of America profile
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| Interns: Lexie Grey • George O'Malley Residents: Meredith Grey • Cristina Yang • Izzie Stevens • Alex Karev • Miranda Bailey Chief Resident: Callie Torres Attendings: Mark Sloan • Derek Shepherd Chief of Surgery: Richard Webber Former Characters: Preston Burke • Addison Montgomery | |||
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| Chasing Cars • How to Save a Life • The Story • Ingrid Michaelson | |||
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| Shonda Rhimes (creator) • Cast • Private Practice • Official Website |
| Cast/Characters | Kate Walsh (Addison Montgomery) • Tim Daly (Peter Wilder) • Audra McDonald (Naomi Bennett) • Paul Adelstein (Cooper Freedman) • KaDee Strickland (Charlotte King) • Chris Lowell (William "Dell" Parker) • Taye Diggs (Sam Bennett) • Amy Brenneman (Violet Turner) |
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| Episodes | List of episodes • The Other Side of This Life, Parts One and Two |
| Related | Shonda Rhimes (creator) • Grey's Anatomy |
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Private Practice is a spin-off of the popular television show, Grey's Anatomy. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the series chronicles the life of Dr. Addison Montgomery as she leaves Seattle Grace Hospital for Los Angeles in order to join a private practice.
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Time 100 is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, as assembled by Time. Developed as a result of a debate among several academics, the list has developed into an annual event.
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Golden Globe Award
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Awarded for Best in film and television programs
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Awarded for Best in film and television programs
Presented by Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Country United States
First awarded 1944
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Ellen Pompeo
Born November 10 1969
Everett, Massachusetts
Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress - Drama Series
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Born November 10 1969
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Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress - Drama Series
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Meredith Grey is a fictional character and the series protagonist on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Ellen Pompeo, and was created by Shonda Rhimes, who says that Meredith is the character who best reflects her own
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Miranda Bailey is the name of a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Chandra Wilson, who won a 2007 Screen Actor's Guild Award for the role.
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Cristina Yang is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Sandra Oh, who won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award in 2006 for the role.
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Hospital volunteers work without regular pay in a variety of health care settings, usually under the supervision of a nurse. Most hospitals train and supervise volunteers through a specialized non-profit organization called an auxiliary.
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Tavis Smiley (born September 13, 1964) is an author, journalist, political commentator, and talk show host.
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- Dr. Derek Shepherd
- Dr. Mark Sloan
- Dr. Richard Webber (Chief of Surgery)
Former Regular Characters
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Lexie Grey is a fictional character from the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by Chyler Leigh, and was created by Shonda Rhimes. She was made an official series regular for season four.
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George O'Malley is the name of a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actor T.R. Knight.
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Meredith Grey is a fictional character and the series protagonist on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Ellen Pompeo, and was created by Shonda Rhimes, who says that Meredith is the character who best reflects her own
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Cristina Yang is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Sandra Oh, who won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award in 2006 for the role.
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Isobel "Izzie" Stevens is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Katherine Heigl. Katherine Heigl was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion
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Alex Karev is the name of a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actor Justin Chambers.
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Miranda Bailey is the name of a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Chandra Wilson, who won a 2007 Screen Actor's Guild Award for the role.
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Dr. Callie Torres
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Mark Sloan is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actor Eric Dane.
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Derek Shepherd is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey, who won a People's Choice Award in 2007 for the role.
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