Born in Mexico City, Carlos Cuse grew up in a multicultural environment, first in Boston, Massachusetts, and later in Orange County, California. This diverse upbringing would later influence his work in the entertainment industry. Cuse's academic background is impressive, as he attended Harvard University, where he earned a degree in American History.
Carlos Cuse's professional journey began in television, where he started as a writer on the critically acclaimed series Crime Story (1986),created by Michael Mann. He then co-created and executive produced The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993),a Fox series that received widespread acclaim. Cuse's success in television led him to create and executive produce Nash Bridges (1996),a CBS series starring Don Johnson and Cheech Marin, which ran for six seasons and 121 episodes.
In addition to his work in television, Cuse has also made a significant impact in feature films. He co-wrote San Andreas (2015),a disaster film starring Dwayne Johnson, which became Warner Bros.' highest-grossing film of that year. Cuse followed this success by co-writing Rampage (2018),another film starring Dwayne Johnson.
Carlos Cuse's impressive resume includes credits such as Lost (2004),Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018),Locke & Key (2020),Bates Motel (2013),The Strain (2014),and Colony (2016). His work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including 10 Emmy nominations and two Emmy wins, a Golden Globe, a Writer's Guild Award, a Peabody Award, and a spot on Time Magazine's annual List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
