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Carlton Cuse
A veteran television producer and writer, Emmy winner Carlton Cuse helped to shape the complex geometry that was the storyline for "Lost" (ABC, 2005-2010), and created such successful series as "Nash Bridges" (CBS, 1996-2001) and "Martial Law" (CBS, 1998-2001). He began as a development executive, but transitioned to the production side with the short-lived series "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." (Fox, 1993-94) before earning his first big hit with "Nash Bridges." The latter series introduced him to Damon Lindelof, who later tapped him to share showrunner duties on "Lost." In that position, Cuse was a guiding force in crafting the cult show's characters and direction, which elevated him to the top of the television food chain for the show's five-year run.