Peter M. Lenkov
Peter M. Lenkov | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Writer, producer |
Years active | 1990–present |
Notable work | Hawaii Five-O MacGyver Magnum P.I. |
Spouse | Audie England |
Children | 4 |
Peter M. Lenkov (born 9 May 1964) is a Canadian television and film writer, producer, and comic book author. He is best known as the developer and showrunner of the reboot series Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, and Magnum P.I., all of which premiered on CBS until his firing in July 2020.[1]
Early life
Lenkov was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1964 and he studied film at Concordia University in the 1980s. His family includes a younger brother, Jeff, who is a California-based lawyer, sports agent and professor.[2]
Career and awards
Lenkov's notable work includes the TV series
In 2010, Lenkov launched his reboot of the long-running CBS series Hawaii Five-0, which formerly aired on CBS and in over 200 countries around the world. He also created "Metajets" and "Kung Fu Dino Posse", two new animated TV shows. Lenkov executive produced the NBC mini-series entitled
In 2022 & 2023, Lenkov was the executive producer of four feature films: The Wind & The Reckoning, Shelter In Solitude, Marlowe and R.I.P.D. 2. Lenkov is also developing numerous properties, including writing a new graphic novel. A fifth film BANG will be released in 2024.
In 2021, Lenkov also purchased a minority interest in several minor league sports teams.
Allegations and termination
Lenkov was fired from his CBS shows on 7 July 2020 due to reports that he fostered a "toxic work environment".[4] MacGyver star Lucas Till reported being suicidal due to Lenkov's body shaming.[5][6]
Credits
Writer
- Demolition Man (1993)
- Son in Law(1993)
- Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms (1998)
- Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business (1998)
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1999)
- Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002; uncredited rewrites)[7]
Producer
- Son in Law(1993)
- Jury Duty (1995)
- Chairman of the Board (1998)
- Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)
- Pursued (2003)
- XIII(2008)
- R.I.P.D. (2013)
TV
Writer/producer
Year | Title | Credited as | Network | |||
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Creator | Writer | Executive
Producer |
Producer | |||
1990 | Parker Kane | No | No | No | Yes | N/A |
1991 | Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories | No | Yes | No | No | CBS UPN |
1994 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | No | Yes | No | No | Syndication |
1998 | Ghost Stories | No | Yes | No | No | The Family Channel |
1999 | The Hunger | No | Yes | No | No | Showtime |
1997 | La Femme Nikita | No | Yes | No | supervising | USA Network |
2000 | Level 9 | No | Yes | No | supervising | UPN |
2000 | Tracker | No | Yes | co-executive | No | N/A |
2000 | The District | No | Yes | co-executive supervising |
No | CBS |
2004–2005 | 24: Day 4
|
No | Yes | co-executive | No | Fox |
2005–2013 | CSI: NY | No | Yes | Yes | No | CBS |
2010–2020 | Hawaii Five-0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
2016–2020 | MacGyver | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
2017–2018 | Salvation | No | No | Yes | No | |
2018–2021 | Magnum P.I. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Writer (animated)
- Metajets(2009)
- Kung Fu Dino Posse (2009)
Comics
- ISBN 1-84023-579-9)
- R.I.P.D. 2001
References
- ^ "'MacGyver,' 'Magnum P.I.' Boss Peter Lenkov Fired at CBS". The Hollywood Reporter. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ Naylor, Dave (10 June 2019). "CFL hoping to sell Alouettes to California-based Lenkov brothers". TSN.
- ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (6 September 2011). "Peter Lenkov inks overall deal at CBS". Variety. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (7 July 2020). "'MacGyver,' 'Magnum P.I.' Boss Peter Lenkov Fired at CBS". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ Roberto, Melissa (21 July 2020). "'MacGyver' actor Lucas Till says he was suicidal due to showrunner Peter Lenkov's abuse". Fox News.
- ^ Ryan, Maureen (20 July 2020). ""This Was Abuse": The Fall of a CBS Showrunner". Vanity Fair.
- ^ III, Lee B. Golden (2 June 2014). "BALLISTIC CINEMATHEQUE: A Word With Wych Kaosayananda". FilmCombatSyndicate.com.
External links
- Peter M. Lenkov on Twitter
- Peter M. Lenkov at IMDb