Eric Kripke is an American television writer, producer, and director known for creating the TV series Supernatural for The WB/The CW and Revolution for NBC. In addition, he is known for making sci-fi, horror, and fantasy movies and TV series.
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Eric Kripke Wikipedia Details
Eric Kripke was born to parents Joan Kripke (mother) and Larry Kripke (father) on 24 April 1974 and hailed from Toledo, Ohio. According to his twitter, Eric once dedicated his parents 50th wedding anniversary to his Twitter accounts and wished them. However, his family details are not revealed in public, and also not confirmed whether he was an only child or not.
My parents have been married for 50 years today. Amazing. Please wish them a happy Anniversary. #family
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) December 26, 2015
Eric Kripke attended Sylvania Southview High School and graduated in 1992. While in school, he would create home movies and shows for his friends. He then graduated from the University of Southern California, School of Cinema-Television, in 1996.
Regarding Eric's height and weight measurements, he has an average height and a decent weight, whereas his exact size is missing.
Eric Kripke Personal Relationship Details
Eric Kripke has been married to Deanne Kripke. However, he didn't reveal when and where did they marry. Eric was secretive about his personal life.
Meanwhile, Kripke always loves his wife and son as he leaves easter eggs to dedicate them to his work. In his tweet on the Timeless TV series, he has given easter eggs that connect his series character's birthday with his wife and son on 24 January.
Yes, my son. But want to hear something super weird? He was born 2 years AFTER I gave Sam that birthday. #spooky https://t.co/PJQhEU5l6i
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) January 25, 2016
Moreover, the couple became parents in 2007 and welcomed a son. He also tweets on his son's birthday on 2 May as his TV series Supernatural character Sam. He showers his love for his family through his tweets.
Eric Kripke Net Worth & Career Highlights
Eric Kripke is an American television writer, producer, and director popularly known for directing the TV series Supernatural for The WB/The CW and Revolution for NBC. He has a net worth of $10 million, according to celebritynetworth.com.
Eric Kripke started his career at a young age when he made a short film to show his friends. Then he became obsessed with making movies. Then he did his alma mater at the University of Southern California, the School of Cinema-Television.
In 1997, he wrote and directed two films, Battle of Sexes and Truly Committed. Later, he wrote and developed the WB series Tarzan in 2003, but unfortunately, after eight seasons, canceled. His short film Truly Committed has won an award for audience choice at the Slamdance Film Festival.
Eric's popularity rose after 2005 when he developed the Boogeyman and Supernatural TV series. The Boogeyman focused on a guy trying to avenge his parent's death by confronting a supernatural entity.
In addition, Eric Kripke served as the primary showrunner for the five seasons of the CW series Supernatural in 2005, and after that, he served as a part-time executive consultant. Supernatural's series concentrates on two hunter brother personal battles against demons, poltergeists, and other paranormal phenomena. Eric Kripke reveals why he has left as showrunner after five seasons of Supernatural, and he admits that it was the right time to go, and he likes to focus on other projects, which he said during an interview with EW in 2010.
Since Supernatural, Eric has created several TV series and movies such as Ghostfacers (2010-2011), Deadman (2011), Haunted (2012), Revolution (2012-2014), and Timeless(2016-2018).
Moreover, Recently, he has served as showrunner of the Amazon Prime superhero series The Boy.