Peter Emshwiller
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Peter “Stoney” Emshwiller (born Peter Robert Emshwiller, February 5, 1959) is a novelist, artist, editor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor.
He was born in Levittown, New York
. His father, Ed Emshwiller
, was a noted visual artist, and his mother Carol Emshwiller
, an award-winning author.
Emshwiller graduated from MacArthur High School in 1977, attended Sarah Lawrence College
(class of 1982), and married Margaret Mayo McGlynn in 1991. His work has appeared under his own name as well as P.R. Emshwiller, Stoney Emshwiller, Peter McGlynn, Stoney McGuinn, McGuinn Stoney, and Peter Roberts.
In 1991 his Nebula Award
-Nominated science fiction novel, The Host, was published by Bantam Books
. In 1992, its sequel, Short Blade, was released (also by Bantam). Both works have repeatedly been optioned as feature films since they were published (notably by Jerry Bruckheimer
from 2004 through 2007) but never made into movies.
Emshwiller’s humorous poetry appears regularly in Asinine Poetry, and he has had non-fiction articles published in many magazines including The Writer, The New York Observer, Locus, and The Long Island Tribune.
In 2008 he co-wrote the screenplay for As Advertised, a sitcom pilot.
Emshwiller is represented by Chris Lotts at the Vicinanza Literary Agency for novels and, for screenwriting, Vince Gerardis of Created By. His sitcom writing team is represented by Steve Smith of Stagecoach Entertainment and Katie Cates at Kaplan Stahler.
In 2004 he signed with the William Morris Agency
as a voiceover actor. He has since moved to SAA for his voiceover representation and The Pinnacle Agency for commercials. Much of his current voice work is for radio advertisements, cartoons, and video games.
In 2005 Emshwiller helped found DANGERdanger, a comedy improv troupe which performs at such venues as iO West, The Westside Eclectic, and Second City Los Angeles.
His artwork has also appeared in movies such as Star Kid
, The Empty Mirror
, Hellraiser: Bloodline
, Indictment: The McMartin Trial
, as well as episodes of Maybe It's Me (TV series)
, The George Lopez Show, Arli$$, and many other film and TV projects.
He also worked for many years (1992–2004) as a set dresser, lead man, set decorator, and art director for movies and television.
Knut the Ogre
Life on a Stick
50's TV Guy
As Advertised Murray
He was born in Levittown, New York
Levittown, New York
Levittown is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead located on Long Island in Nassau County, New York. Levittown is midway between the villages of Hempstead and Farmingdale. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 51,881....
. His father, Ed Emshwiller
Ed Emshwiller
Ed Emshwiller was a visual artist notable for illustrations of many science fiction magazine covers and for his pioneering experimental films...
, was a noted visual artist, and his mother Carol Emshwiller
Carol Emshwiller
Carol Emshwiller is an American writer of avant garde short stories and science fiction who has won prizes ranging from the Nebula Award to the Philip K. Dick Award. Ursula K...
, an award-winning author.
Emshwiller graduated from MacArthur High School in 1977, attended Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college in the United States, and a leader in progressive education since its founding in 1926. Located just 30 minutes north of Midtown Manhattan in southern Westchester County, New York, in the city of Yonkers, this coeducational college offers...
(class of 1982), and married Margaret Mayo McGlynn in 1991. His work has appeared under his own name as well as P.R. Emshwiller, Stoney Emshwiller, Peter McGlynn, Stoney McGuinn, McGuinn Stoney, and Peter Roberts.
Writing & Editing
Peter Emshwiller was managing editor of both The Twilight Zone Magazine and Night Cry Magazine from 1985 to 1989.In 1991 his Nebula Award
Nebula Award
The Nebula Award is given each year by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America , for the best science fiction/fantasy fiction published in the United States during the previous year...
-Nominated science fiction novel, The Host, was published by Bantam Books
Bantam Books
Bantam Books is an American publishing house owned entirely by Random House, the German media corporation subsidiary of Bertelsmann; it is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group. It was formed in 1945 by Walter B. Pitkin, Jr., Sidney B. Kramer, and Ian and Betty Ballantine...
. In 1992, its sequel, Short Blade, was released (also by Bantam). Both works have repeatedly been optioned as feature films since they were published (notably by Jerry Bruckheimer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Jerome Leon "Jerry" Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer. He has achieved great success in the genres of action, drama, and science fiction. His best known television series are CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Eleventh Hour, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The...
from 2004 through 2007) but never made into movies.
Emshwiller’s humorous poetry appears regularly in Asinine Poetry, and he has had non-fiction articles published in many magazines including The Writer, The New York Observer, Locus, and The Long Island Tribune.
In 2008 he co-wrote the screenplay for As Advertised, a sitcom pilot.
Emshwiller is represented by Chris Lotts at the Vicinanza Literary Agency for novels and, for screenwriting, Vince Gerardis of Created By. His sitcom writing team is represented by Steve Smith of Stagecoach Entertainment and Katie Cates at Kaplan Stahler.
Acting
Performing under the name Stoney Emshwiller, Emshwiller has been acting since he was a child. He has appeared in numerous stage productions in both New York (off Broadway) and Los Angeles, as well as in films and on TV. From 1988 to 1991 he sang with the 12-person choral ensemble The Euterpeans, including performing a concert at Carnegie Recital Hall.In 2004 he signed with the William Morris Agency
William Morris Agency
WME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
as a voiceover actor. He has since moved to SAA for his voiceover representation and The Pinnacle Agency for commercials. Much of his current voice work is for radio advertisements, cartoons, and video games.
In 2005 Emshwiller helped found DANGERdanger, a comedy improv troupe which performs at such venues as iO West, The Westside Eclectic, and Second City Los Angeles.
Art
In 1985, Emshwiller's oil paintings were exhibited in a show at 380 Gallery in Greenwich Village, NYC. Since then his art has been sold to private collectors and his painting, illustrations, and cartoons have been published in various magazines, including Gallery Magazine, Mongrel Literary Journal, and Twilight Zone Magazine.His artwork has also appeared in movies such as Star Kid
Star Kid
Star Kid is a 1997 sci-fi/family film directed and written by Manny Coto. The film stars Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, and Corinne Bohrer.-Plot:...
, The Empty Mirror
The Empty Mirror
The Empty Mirror is a 1996 film set in the underground Führerbunker where Adolf Hitler and his clan of loyal backers strive to outlast the destruction of the Third Reich.-Plot:...
, Hellraiser: Bloodline
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline is a 1996 horror film and the fourth installment in the Hellraiser series, which serves as both a prequel and a sequel...
, Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a made for TV movie that originally aired on HBO on May 20, 1995. Indictment is based on the true story of the McMartin preschool trial.-Summary:...
, as well as episodes of Maybe It's Me (TV series)
Maybe It's Me (TV series)
Maybe It's Me is an American television comedy series that aired on The WB Network. It first aired on October 5, 2001 and ended on May 3, 2002...
, The George Lopez Show, Arli$$, and many other film and TV projects.
He also worked for many years (1992–2004) as a set dresser, lead man, set decorator, and art director for movies and television.
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Winx ClubWinx Club
Winx Club is a 2004 Italian animated television series, created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow S.r.l.. The series is aimed toward children between the ages of five and twelve, but is also popular among teens...
Knut the Ogre
Life on a Stick
Life on a Stick
Life on a Stick is an American sitcom that premiered on Fox on March 24, 2005. Thirteen episodes of the show were completed, but Fox only showed the first five before pulling the show due to poor ratings.-Premise:...
50's TV Guy
As Advertised Murray