Courtney A. Kemp
Courtney A. Kemp | |
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Born | Courtney Kemp Agboh May 4, 1977 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
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Alma mater | Brown University (1998) |
Occupation(s) | Television writer and producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Known for | Creating Power Universe |
Courtney A. Kemp (born May 4, 1977) is an American television writer and producer. She created the 2014 television series franchise Power Universe for the network Starz. She has written for such shows as The Good Wife and Beauty & the Beast.
Early life and education
Kemp was raised in
Career
Kemp initially hoped to become a journalist after graduating from Columbia University.
At the age of 26, Kemp left Westport and went to
Her idea for what would become the first series she ever sold and pitched,
The success of the show spawned several spin-offs including Power Book II: Ghost which premiered on September 6, 2020. Kemp served as the showrunner for the show. In August 2021, she signed a deal with Netflix.[8]
In January 2024, it was announced that Kemp is working on a new show titled, Dirty 30, a drama based on rogue NYPD police officers. The show will stream on HBO.[9]
Personal life
Kemp lost her father, Herbert Kemp Jr., in 2011.[10] The first episode of Power was dedicated to his memory and he was the inspiration behind the main character James "Ghost" St. Patrick.[10]
Courtney and her family lived in Westport, Connecticut where they were one of few black families residing in the town at the time and suffered racial harassment.[10]
Kemp describes herself as having been a voracious reader in her youth with an interest in politics.[5]
She has a child named Arden.[10] Her ex-husband,[11] a former Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at Paramount Pictures named Brian Mawuli Agboh,[12] filed for a divorce in 2016.[13]
References
- ^ "Herbert Kemp, Jr. T'66".
- ^ "Courtney Kemp Agboh Adds More Power". 06880. Westport. November 20, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Davis, Arianna. "Meet Courtney Kemp, The TV Showrunner Who's Changing The Game". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Hill, Libby (June 10, 2015). "Courtney Kemp Agboh on How She Became a Showrunner, and Why She Doesn't Feel Responsible to Make 'Better Female Characters'". Vulture. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Robert Ito (July 25, 2014). "A Boss Who's Open to Suggestions: Courtney Kemp Agboh Runs Power With 50 Cents Input". The New York Times.
- ^ Nicholson, Max (June 6, 2014). "Power: "Not Exactly How We Planned" Review". IGN. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "'Power' series finale: Ghost's killer speaks". EW.com. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 11, 2021). "'Power' Creator Courtney Kemp Moves Overall Deal to Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "'Power' Creator Courtney Kemp Has A New Dirty Cop Series We're Sure To Be Obsessed With". Essence. December 6, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "The Heartbreak That Inspired Courtney A. Kemp's "Power"". www.yahoo.com. July 15, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ Kemp, Courtney A. (August 28, 2016). "My ex-husband is Ghanian. I am not using the name any more but you are right. It is technically Nigerian but fam is from Ghana". @courtneykemp. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ "Brian Mawuli Agboh #243267 - Attorney Licensee Search". members.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ "Brian Mawuli Agboh Vs Courtney Kemp Agboh". Unicourt. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
External links
- Courtney A. Kemp at IMDb