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Seth Grahame-Smith, born Seth Jared Greenberg in 1976, is an American author and film producer. He gained significant recognition for his New York Times best-selling novels that blend classic literature with genre elements, most notably 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' and 'Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter'. Both of these books were adapted into feature films, further cementing his success.

Beyond his best-selling novels, Grahame-Smith's career spans various forms of media. He has authored other books, including non-fiction works and satirical collections, and has also contributed to comic books. His involvement in the film industry includes writing screenplays, such as for Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows', and producing adaptations. In television, he co-created and executive produced 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger' for MTV and has been involved in developing projects for film and television through his production company, Katzsmith Productions.

Seth Grahame-Smith's literary career began with a diverse range of non-fiction and satirical works, including 'The Big Book of Porn' (2005), 'The Spider-Man Handbook' (2006), and 'How to Survive a Horror Movie' (2007). His breakthrough came with the innovative concept of blending classic literature with supernatural elements. 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' (2009), a reimagining of Jane Austen's novel with the addition of a zombie apocalypse, became a massive bestseller and was later adapted into a film. Following this success, he penned 'Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter' (2010), which explored a secret vampiric history of the 16th U.S. President, also adapted for the screen. These works established Grahame-Smith as a prominent figure in the literary world for his unique approach to genre fusion.

Grahame-Smith has a significant footprint in the film and television industry. He adapted his own novel 'Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter' for the screen and wrote the script for Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows'. His involvement extends to producing, including the film adaptation of Stephen King's 'It' and 'It Chapter Two'. In television, he co-created and served as head writer and executive producer for the MTV comedy series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger'. He has also been involved in developing numerous film and television projects through his production company, Katzsmith Productions, and was slated to be showrunner for an HBO Max series based on Green Lantern before opting out.