Marshall Karp's professional odyssey commenced in the realm of advertising, where he crafted a plethora of award-winning television commercials, garnering widespread acclaim and recognition for his creative endeavors. However, this success was short-lived, as he was subsequently entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing an entire department, a role that proved to be a significant departure from his initial passion for writing advertisements.
Karp's remarkable achievements in playwriting paved the way for a successful transition into the realm of television, where he capitalized on his creative prowess to conceive and develop the CBS comedy "Everything's Relative", starring the talented Jason Alexander. This innovative endeavor was a significant milestone in Karp's career, as it not only showcased his writing skills but also enabled him to work alongside a renowned actor. Subsequently, Karp's exceptional talent and versatility led him to join the creative team of the NBC hit series "Amen", where he assumed the roles of writer and producer. His contributions to this iconic show were instrumental in its success, and his experience working on "Amen" likely honed his skills and prepared him for future projects. Karp's subsequent endeavors took him to ABC's "Baby Talk" and other television series, where he continued to grow as a writer and producer, eventually rising to the position of writer/co-executive producer.
Jason Alexander directed a feature film titled "Just Looking" in the year 2000, which marked a significant milestone in the career of its lead actor, Karp. Following this achievement, Karp returned to his hometown of New York, where he had previously spent a considerable amount of time. It wasn't until 2006, however, that Karp finally had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong ambition of his, which was to eliminate a large number of individuals he had worked with during his time in Hollywood.
Karp's literary journey underwent a significant transformation with the publication of his inaugural novel, "The Rabbit Factory", a captivating tale that inaugurated a series of thrilling mysteries centered around the intriguing duo of LAPD detectives, Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a Disneyesque studio, this inaugural novel marked the beginning of a captivating sequence of Lomax and Biggs mysteries, which would go on to include the equally captivating titles "Bloodthirsty", "Flipping Out", "Cut, Paste, Kill", and "Terminal".
Marie Karp, a literary mastermind, embarked on a creative partnership with renowned author James Patterson in 2011, culminating in the blockbuster release of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Kill Me If You Can".
This groundbreaking collaboration marked the beginning of a fruitful alliance, with the duo's subsequent joint effort, "NYPD Red", hitting bookshelves in 2012. The immense success of this title not only solidified their partnership but also spawned a series, with subsequent installments including "NYPD Red 2", "NYPD Red 3", and "NYPD Red 4", all of which ascended to the pinnacle of bestsellerdom.
Karp's professional endeavors extend far beyond his impressive literary accomplishments, as he is also a committed philanthropist, having taken on the esteemed role of Board of Advisors member for Vitamin Angels since 2002. His tireless efforts have been instrumental in shaping a groundbreaking initiative, Operation 20/20, a pioneering program designed to combat the scourge of preventable blindness and drastically reduce mortality rates among vulnerable young children afflicted with Vitamin A deficiency on a global scale.
