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Noah Hawley

Noah Hawley is a multifaceted American artist, excelling as a filmmaker, author, and musician. He gained widespread recognition for creating and primarily writing/directing the acclaimed FX series Fargo (2014-2024) and Legion (2017-2019) and Alien: Earth (2025). His television work also includes contributions to Bones (2005-2008), The Unusuals (2009), and My Generation (2010).

2 hours ago : Noah Hawley's 'Alien' series moves to Disney+; 'Far Cry' series ordered by FX.

Noah Hawley's 'Alien' series found a home on Disney+, surprising fans with changes. FX ordered a 'Far Cry' anthology series from Hawley and Rob Mac, expanding Hawley's TV presence.

1937: Louise Armstrong's Birth

In 1937, Louise Armstrong, Noah Hawley's mother, was born. She was a non-fiction writer and feminist activist.

1967: Noah Hawley's Birth

In 1967, Noah Hawley was born in New York City to Louise Armstrong and Tom Hawley.

1989: Graduation from Sarah Lawrence College

In 1989, Noah Hawley graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in political science.

1996: Release of Coen brothers' Fargo Film

In 1996, the Coen brothers' film Fargo was released, which later inspired Noah Hawley's Fargo series.

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1998: A Conspiracy of Tall Men Publication

In 1998, Noah Hawley published his novel, A Conspiracy of Tall Men.

2004: Other People's Weddings Publication

In 2004, Noah Hawley published his novel, Other People's Weddings.

2005: Bones Writing and Producing

In 2005, Noah Hawley began as a writer and producer on the first three seasons of Bones.

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2005: Bones Series Involvement

In 2005, Noah Hawley began working on the series Bones.

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2006: The Alibi Film

In 2006, Noah Hawley wrote the film The Alibi.

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2008: Louise Armstrong's Death

In 2008, Louise Armstrong, the mother of Noah Hawley, passed away. She was a non-fiction writer and feminist activist.

2008: End of Bones Series Involvement

In 2008, Noah Hawley ended his work on the series Bones.

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2008: The Punch Publication

In 2008, Noah Hawley published his novel, The Punch.

2009: The Unusuals Creation

In 2009, Noah Hawley created and executive produced The Unusuals.

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2010: My Generation Creation

In 2010, Noah Hawley created and executive produced My Generation.

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2012: The Good Father Publication

In 2012, Noah Hawley published his novel, The Good Father.

September 2014: Deal with Universal Pictures

In September 2014, Noah Hawley signed a deal with Universal Pictures to script an untitled project for their Dark Universe.

2014: Fargo Series Creation and Emmy Win

In 2014, Noah Hawley created the FX anthology series Fargo. The series also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries.

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2014: Fargo Series Creation

In 2014, Noah Hawley created, chiefly wrote, and often directed the FX series Fargo, which received critical acclaim.

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December 2015: Extension of Production Deal with FX

In December 2015, Noah Hawley extended his production deal with FX.

2016: Before the Fall Publication

In 2016, Noah Hawley published his novel, Before the Fall.

2016: Deal with 20th Century Fox

In 2016, Noah Hawley's 26 Keys production company signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to do films.

July 20, 2017: Doctor Doom Movie Announcement

On July 20, 2017, Noah Hawley announced at Comic Con that he was writing and directing a Doctor Doom movie with 20th Century Fox, which was later shelved.

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2017: Legion Series Creation

In 2017, Noah Hawley created, chiefly wrote, and often directed the FX series Legion.

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November 2019: Star Trek Film Involvement

In November 2019, it was announced that Noah Hawley would be writing and directing the fourth installment in the rebooted Star Trek franchise.

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2019: Directorial Debut with Lucy in the Sky

In 2019, Noah Hawley made his feature film directorial debut with Lucy in the Sky, a drama film starring Natalie Portman.

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2019: Fargo: This Is a True Story Publication

In 2019, Noah Hawley published the non-fiction work Fargo: This Is a True Story.

2019: Lucy in the Sky Film

In 2019, Noah Hawley wrote and directed the film Lucy in the Sky.

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2019: Legion Series End

In 2019, the FX series Legion, created, chiefly written, and often directed by Noah Hawley, came to an end.

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September 2020: Star Trek Script Completion

In September 2020, Noah Hawley finished the script for the fourth installment in the rebooted Star Trek franchise.

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November 2020: Star Trek Project Cancellation

In late November 2020, the Star Trek project that Noah Hawley was writing and directing was cancelled.

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2022: Anthem Publication

In 2022, Noah Hawley published his novel, Anthem.

2024: Fargo series end

In 2024 the FX series Fargo came to an end. The series was created, chiefly written and often directed by Noah Hawley.

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August 12, 2025: Premiere of Alien: Earth

On August 12, 2025, the FX series Alien: Earth, written and directed by Noah Hawley and based on the Alien film franchise, premiered.

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2025: Alien: Earth Series Creation

In 2025, Noah Hawley created, chiefly wrote, and often directed the FX series Alien: Earth.

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