About Brannon Braga:
Brannon Braga is an American television producer, director and screenwriter currently serving as an executive producer on the Fox primetime series, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, a re-launch of the iconic 1980 miniseries hosted by Carl Sagan for which Braga won a Peabody Award, Critics Choice Award, and Producers Guild Award, and Emmy awards. Braga also serves as writer, executive producer, and co-creator of the drama series “Salem,” WGN America’s first original series. Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, “Salem” explores what really fueled the infamous witch trials, uncovering the suspenseful, supernatural truth of this dark period in American history. Best known for his work on one of the most enduring pop culture fixtures, Star Trek, Braga was a key creative force behind three of the four modern series within the top-rated franchise. He later became an executive producer and writer on popular Fox shows including the award-winning drama series, 24, and most recently, the Steven Spielberg family adventure, Terra Nova. His film credits include “Mission:Impossible II,” “Star Trek: Generations” and “Star Trek: First Contact.”