Katherine Fugate
Katherine Fugate
Screenwriter, producer: Army Wives, Xena, The Prince & Me
Katherine Fugate created the hit television drama series Army Wives (Lifetime), an ensemble drama series about the relationships and struggles of a diverse group of women living on an active army base with their families. It is the most successful series in the network's 24-year history.
Army Wives received a Gracie Award at the American Women in Radio & Television ceremony in New York on May 28, 2008. Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by, produced for and about women, as well as individuals who have contributed to the industry.
Katherine has also written several feature films including the upcoming Valentine's Day, directed by Garry Marshall, The Prince & Me (2004) starring Julia Stiles, and Caroline starring Shirley MacLaine and Julia Stiles.
Her career in entertainment began on the production side, where she learned the ropes as a production assistant. Later, she worked at renowned entertainment talent agency ICM in the literary department. She also held studio positions at 20th Century Fox and Columbia Pictures.
While her career as a film executive was blooming, Katherine realized that her true passion was in writing. She left the executive suite behind and poured herself into realizing her dream of becoming a screenwriter. The road to writing success was full of detours and odd jobs such as delivering flowers and Chinese food, but even at the darkest moments, Katherine never considered giving up. She knew if she didn't reach for her dream now, as hard as it was to start over, she never would. This is why she later named her film company Carpe Diem Films, Inc. "I frequently draw on that time in my life to give me strength."
Katherine was raised in Southern California, where she worked as a child actor from the age of six. She has always been close with her aunt, I Dream of Jeannie star, Barbara Eden, honoring her by naming her daughter Madeleine Barbara. Katherine graduated from University of California at Riverside (B.A. Theater). Katherine lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.
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