Beth Accomando interviews Scott M. Gimple, Head Writer/Producer of The Walking Dead

Scott M. Gimple is an American television writer who serves as a writer and producer of AMC’s The Walking Dead. He was the Showrunner from Season 4 to Season 8. He is currently the Chief Content Officer of the franchise. He also serves as a writer and the co-creator of World Beyond.

Gimple grew up in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and graduated from Governor Livingston High School. He graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television. Following his graduation, he began working for Disney as a writer for shows like Fillmore, Timon & Pumbaa, and American Dragon: Jake Long.

He later became a writer on NBC’s Life, Fox TV’s Drive, and ABC’s FlashForward. He also co-wrote the script of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance alongside Seth Hoffman and David S. Goyer.