Kirk Ellis (Writing)

Franklin

In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.

Release Date:2024-04-11

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Old Page

Episode Count:8

Vote Count:42

Sons of Liberty

A radical group of young men band together in secrecy to change the course of history and make America a nation.

Release Date:2015-01-25

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:38

John Adams

Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.

Release Date:2008-03-16

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:7

Vote Count:300

Into the West

The lives of two families, one white American, one native American, become mingled through the momentous events of American expansion, between 1825 and 1890.

Release Date:2005-06-10

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:67

Anne Frank: The Whole Story

The life of Anne Frank and her family from 1939 to 1945: pre-war fears, invasion of Netherlands by German troops, hiding in Amsterdam, deportation to the camps, return of Anne's father.

Release Date:2001-05-20

Department:Writing

Job:Teleplay

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:37

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

Chronicles the life of Judy Garland, from her first public performance in 1924 until her death.

Release Date:2001-02-25

Department:Production

Job:Co-Executive Producer

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:14

The Three Stooges

A biography of the Three Stooges, in which their careers and rise to fame is shown throughout the eyes of their leader, Moe.

Release Date:2000-04-24

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:16

The Beach Boys: An American Family

The early years of legendary American music group The Beach Boys.

Release Date:2000-02-27

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:6

The Grass Harp

Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.

Release Date:1995-09-10

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:29

The Naked Truth

Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his Terminator-like lackie to find them. The Franks hide by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. While in drag, the mafioso falls in love with one of the Franks.

Release Date:1992-09-29

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:6

Hired to Kill

A fashion photographer and seven models travel to a South American island fortress, ostensibly to do a fashion shoot. In reality, the photographer is a mercenary and their job is to free an imprisoned rebel leader

Release Date:1990-11-10

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:26

Nightmare at Noon

Scientists poison the water supply of a small town, turning the residents into homicidal maniacs who kill each other and anybody who passes through.

Release Date:1988-06-29

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:30

Terminal Exposure

Two beach combing-shutterbugs accidentally capture a murder on film. Now detectives, the boys set out to capture a murderess shot only from behind, with a rose tattoo on her behind. Fun in the sun turns dangerous when they end up shooting bullets instead of film.

Release Date:1987-09-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:8

The Wind

Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.

Release Date:1986-11-17

Department:Production

Job:Associate Producer

Vote Count:19

American Tabloid

Department:Creator

Job:Creator