Janet Tamaro is a multifaceted creative professional, boasting a wide range of expertise as a writer, show runner, and series creator.
Notably, she is the mastermind behind TNT's phenomenally successful and long-running female-led crime drama, "Rizzoli & Isles". For four seasons, she served as Executive Producer and Show Runner, earning her a spot among Variety's Top 50 show runners for three consecutive years.
In addition to her impressive television credentials, Tamaro has also successfully sold multiple pilots to esteemed networks such as Amazon, 20th/Fox, Lifetime, and HBO.
Currently, she is working on two exciting projects: the suspense-thriller series "Hawk", based on the Dean Koontz "Jane Hawk" book series, in collaboration with Anonymous Content and Paramount TV Studios, as well as "The Gulf", an original screenplay for Lifetime.
Prior to embarking on a screenwriting career, Tamaro honed her skills as a police reporter and television correspondent. She covered national news for ABC News and other prominent news outlets, reporting on crime stories and producing investigative pieces that earned her several journalism awards.
Tamaro's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University.
Furthermore, she is the author of the best-selling parenting book, "So That's What They're For!", demonstrating her versatility and expertise in various fields.
