Christopher Keyser

Christopher Adam Keyser (born 1960) is an American producer and writer of primetime dramas. He is best known for creating the TV series Party of Five.

Early life

Keyser was born on Long Island, New York. He attended Harvard College and Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In college, he was the president of the Harvard University Debate Council. Keyser became involved in theater during his last two years at Harvard College, appearing in a number of theatrical productions. He went on to Harvard Law School, from which he graduated with honors and received offers of employment from various New York City law firms. During law school, however, Keyser became focused on screenwriting; while there he met future writing partner Amy Lippman. While in New York City, Keyser and Lippman formed a writing partnership.

Career

In 1988, Keyser and Lippman moved to Los Angeles, California and were signed on to write teleplays for L.A. Law and Equal Justice. From 1991 to 1996, they also wrote for and produced the shows Sisters and Eddie Dodd.