Chris Carter

American television and film producer (born 1956)
Person human Q437267
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Chris Carter

Summary

Chris Carter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bellflower[2]. He was born on October 13, 1956[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (828 views/month, #6,590 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chris Carter was born in Bellflower[2].
  • Chris Carter was born on October 13, 1956[3].
  • Chris Carter held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Chris Carter's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Chris Carter's professions included film producer[5].
  • Chris Carter's professions included film director[6].
  • Chris Carter worked as a writer[7].
  • Chris Carter's professions included television producer[8].
  • Chris Carter's education included a stint at California State University, Long Beach[11].
  • Chris Carter's education included a stint at Bellflower High School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Chris Carter is The X-Files[13].
  • Chris Carter is recorded as male[14].
  • Chris Carter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Chris Carter's Commons category is recorded as Chris Carter (screenwriter)[16].
  • Chris Carter's family name is recorded as Carter[17].
  • Chris Carter's given name is recorded as Chris[18].
  • Chris Carter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Chris Carter's start of work period is recorded as 1987[20].
  • Chris Carter's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Chris Carter (screenwriter)[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Carter's place of birth was Bellflower[2]. He was born on October 13, 1956[3].

Education

Educated at California State University, Long Beach[11], a public university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1949[24], headquartered in Long Beach[25] and Bellflower High School[12], a high school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1951[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], and television producer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Chris Carter is The X-Files[13].

Why It Matters

Chris Carter ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (828 views/month, #6,590 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Chris Carter born?

Born in Bellflower[2], Chris Carter…

What did Chris Carter do for work?

Chris Carter worked as screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], and television producer[8].

Where did Chris Carter go to school?

Chris Carter was educated at California State University, Long Beach[11] and Bellflower High School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Start of work period +1987-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Family name Carter
    Described by source Q105085344
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