Mark Goffman is a producer and writer residing in Los Angeles, where he has made a significant impact in the television industry.
From 2018 to 2019, Goffman served as an executive producer for the Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy, a notable addition to his extensive portfolio.
Prior to his work on The Umbrella Academy, Goffman held the position of executive producer and showrunner for Bull, a CBS series that debuted as the highest-rated new TV series of 2017.
Goffman's experience also includes serving as an executive producer for Limitless, CBS' #1 series of the season, and as the showrunner for Sleepy Hollow, which premiered as Fox's highest-rated new TV series in 12 years.
Before his work on these shows, Goffman was an executive producer for USA's White Collar, and he wrote for several seasons on The West Wing.
Goffman also had the opportunity to run the writers' room for Aaron Sorkin's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, further solidifying his experience in the television industry.
Throughout his career, Goffman has worked on more than 200 hours of prime-time television, earning him two Writers Guild Award nominations and a SET Award for highlighting Science Technology on television for an episode of Elementary.
One of his episodes of Law & Order: SVU garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mariska Hargitay, a testament to his skill as a writer and producer.
The Hollywood Reporter has listed Goffman as one of the 50 most influential showrunners in television, a recognition of his significant contributions to the industry.
In addition to his work in television, Goffman has also ventured into feature filmmaking, making his directorial debut with the documentary Dumbstruck, which was released by Magnolia Pictures.
Goffman's journey began in Brussels, where he worked as a writer for the magazine Commerce in Belgium.
He holds a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and has written speeches for state and federally elected officials.
Goffman has also consulted for the U.S. Department of State and the White House, demonstrating his versatility and range.
He earned a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Emory University and served as a Masters Thesis Adviser, Fiction Writing Program, at Johns Hopkins University.
Goffman's first play, Me Too, has been performed in both Los Angeles and Indianapolis, showcasing his talent as a playwright.
