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Who is Ryan Murphy?

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Ryan Murphy (born 1965) is an American producer, director, and writer of television and film. He is known for telling stories of marginalized characters and for exploring controversial topics. He has been called the most powerful man in television and is known for creating compelling, groundbreaking TV shows that push the boundaries of the medium, such as Nip/Tuck (2003–10), Glee (2009–15), American Horror Story (2011– ), Feud (2017– ), and Monster (2022– ).