July 2024

Dean Lorey earned an Emmy nomination for his work on “Arrested Development.” His other notable television producer and writer credits include “Big Shot,” “The Crazy Ones” and “My Wife and Kids.” Lorey co-created the animated “Harley Quinn” as well as its spinoff, “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” He also served as a writer on the Damon Wayans film “Major Payne.”

In addition to his work behind the camera, Lorey authored a trilogy of Nightmare Academy novels, published by HarperCollins.

Lorey grew up in Georgia and studied at NYU. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two kids. Follow him on Instagram @deanlorey.