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Vince Gilligan

Vince Gilligan is an American writer, producer, and director.

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

George Vincent Gilligan Jr. (born February 10, 1967) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker. He is the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the AMC crime series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its spin-off prequel series Better Call Saul (2015–2022). He has received numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, six Writers Guild of America Awards, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, two Producers Guild of America Awards, a Directors Guild of America Award, and a BAFTA Television Award.

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CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Richmond

Vince Gilligan was born in Richmond. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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CHAPTER 03

Learning at New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Vince Gilligan studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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Richmond

Vince Gilligan was born in Richmond. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Vince Gilligan studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Vince Gilligan — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

IN THE STORY

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