Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson

59 · Born: Mar 14, 1965

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 14, 1965 New Bern, North Carolina
Parents
  • Faye Williamson
  • Wade Williamson

Biography

Kevin Meade Williamson, born March 14, 1965, is a multifaceted American creative force, boasting a diverse array of talents that have made a lasting impact on the world of screenwriting, filmmaking, and acting.

As a visionary creator, Williamson is perhaps most renowned for his work on the popular television series Dawson's Creek, which aired from 1998 to 2003, as well as the long-running and critically acclaimed The Vampire Diaries, which premiered in 2009 and continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Williamson's impressive résumé also includes his role as the mastermind behind the television series The Following, which aired from 2013 to 2015, and Stalker, which aired from 2014 to 2015.

In addition to his work in television, Williamson has also made a significant mark on the world of film, having developed and written the screenplay for the iconic slasher film Scream, as well as its sequels Scream 2 and Scream 4.

Furthermore, Williamson's extensive filmography includes credits as a writer and director, having penned the screenplays for the films I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Faculty, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Cursed, the latter of which he also directed.

Throughout his illustrious career, Williamson has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft compelling narratives and characters, earning him a reputation as a talented and innovative storyteller.

Career

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2022
Scream
Scream as Party Guest (voice) (uncredited)
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1997
Scream 2
Scream 2 as Cotton's Interviewer
{"id":156999,"title":"Hot Ticket","year":"1995","character":"Haker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hot-ticket","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156999.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156999.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Hot Ticket
Hot Ticket as Haker
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2011
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2023
Scream VI
Scream VI as Characters
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2022
Scream
Scream as Characters
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Sick
Sick as Writer
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2012
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2011
Scream 4
Scream 4 as Screenplay, Characters
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2005
Cursed
Cursed as Screenplay
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2000
Scream 3
Scream 3 as Characters
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1998
The Faculty
The Faculty as Screenplay
{"id":857,"title":"I Know What You Did Last Summer","year":"1997","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4nurqmqa2oh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4nurqmqa2oh0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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Scream 2
Scream 2 as Characters, Screenplay
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1996
Scream
Scream as Screenplay
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2026
Scream 7
Scream 7 as Director
{"id":10076,"title":"Teaching Mrs. Tingle","year":"1999","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/teaching-mrs-tingle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10076.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Teaching Mrs. Tingle as Director, Writer
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2018
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2017
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2014
Stalker
Stalker as Creator
{"id":629,"title":"The Following","year":"2013","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-following","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q5l241q0h140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q5l241q0h140.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
The Following
The Following as Creator
{"id":850,"title":"The Vampire Diaries","year":"2009","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-vampire-diaries","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4rlk15e6g3b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4rlk15e6g3b0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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2007
Hidden Palms
Hidden Palms as Creator
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2002
Glory Days
Glory Days as Creator
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1999
Wasteland
Wasteland as Creator
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1998