CSI: NEW YORK

Anthony E. Zuiker - Exec Producer / Co Creator

Few have experienced the overnight success that Anthony E. Zuiker has encountered in Hollywood. Creator of the hit television series "CSI:New York," Zuiker has become one of the most coveted screen and television writers in the business. Just seven years ago, the aspiring writer worked as a tram driver at Las Vegas' famed Mirage Hotel. Soon thereafter, he had a movie produced and is now famous for creating "CSI." CBS has earned its spot as the Number One rated network due in large part to the series' success.

In fall 2004, Zuiker will act as the show runner and Executive Producer for the highly anticipated series "CSI: NY" starring Academy Award-nominee, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise ("Forrest Gump") and Emmy Award-nominee Melina Kanakaredes ("Providence").

Zuiker also serves as Executive Producer of "CSI." Entering its fifth season in the fall, CSI has received widespread critical acclaim and has earned distinction as the highest rated drama on television. The show has earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series in addition to three Golden Globe nominations for Best Television Series - Drama.

Along with fellow "CSI" producers Carol Mendelsohn and Ann Donahue, Zuiker also created and executive produces "CSI: Miami," Monday's most watched and highest rated program on CBS.

Zuiker's first feature script dealing with the subculture of Las Vegas sports betting, "The Runner, " was distributed by First Look Pictures in 1998 and starred Ron Eldard, Courteney Cox, John Goodman and Joe Mantegna.

Following "The Runner," Zuiker wrote "Wanna-Be," which Bobby Newmyer's Outlaw Productions will produce for Intermedia Films. Zuiker was hand picked to write the screenplay by actor Leonardo DiCaprio who was once attached to star in the film. Based on an article in New York Magazine entitled "Hoodfellas," it's about the new generation of mall-rat mobsters.

He is currently rewriting "The Harlem Globetrotters Story," about the start-up of the famous basketball team and their owner Abe Saperstein for Columbia Pictures with Davis Entertainment producing. Penny Marshall is currently attached to direct the project.

Zuiker resides in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.