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Maggie Cohn

Maggie Cohnis an accomplished American television writer, producer, and director known for her compelling work in true crime and drama.

Based in Los Angeles, she graduated from Vassar College with degrees in Political Science and Film, which laid the foundation for her storytelling career.

Cohn has made significant contributions to acclaimed series, including writing and producing for American Crime Story (2016), earning her a Writers Guild Award for Adapted Long Form and a PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited Series Television in 2019 for the Versace season. She also served as co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer for HBO Max’s The Staircase (2022), where she emphasized the human elements of the Kathleen Peterson case, and wrote the screenplay for the action-thriller Lou (2022). Her work extends to Narcos: Mexico and the upcoming TV mini-series The Challenger. With a passion for adapting complex narratives, Cohn has established herself as a versatile and award-winning figure in the entertainment industry.

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