MY LOGLINE

"After having faced a lifetime of exceptional challenges before adulthood, a tenacious young man from Appalachia dives feet first into the tumultuous world of Hollywood in pursuit of his dreams with nothing more than his talent, passion, and steadfast determination."

ABOUT ME

OH! Hello. Didn't see you there!

Welcome.

These? These are just a few of my personal favorite spec Television Pilots, shorts, and features in various drafts, written by votre sinceremnt. That's "yours truly" for the layperson.

I'm a screenwriter (theatrically-trained actor/voice-actor/singer of over 20 years) with a penchant for dark comedy, the random and ridiculous, and "lovable loser" characters. I've written over a dozen spec TV pilots (not all comedy), a few features, several shorts, and dabble in sketch comedy.

I have been an inconsistently working actor for two decades and have produced and directed a handful of short films, plays, and spec commercials as well. Nothing to write home about, though. Besides, home is where the Langley is.

Sorry about that third-person statement. Now I feel bad. 

Anyway. I was an only child in a single-parent home. I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, raised in Ohio until I finished college. Then, left Ohio to pursue my crazy dream. I lived in Wilmington, NC for several years, working in television, Theatre, and Anime voice-over all over the Southeast.

My favorite color is blue (specifically, cobalt, baby, and teal). I enjoy short walks on plush carpeting, holding hands with myself, and going to movies with anyone who will shut the hell up while it's playing. I also have a lovely singing voice and enjoy belting out a tune into my shampoo bottle.

I'm a childhood Cancer “Sur-Thriver”, and considered a PWD (Performer With Disability) due to a limp caused by the radiation cancer treatments as an infant. I was orphaned at an early age and spent some time in foster care. I had lived a full life by the age of 25, and I use my life experiences and modest successes to (hopefully) encourage others and entertain them through my wit and off-beat humor.

My mother raised me to be able to look at even the darkest moments of my life and find the humor in the moment. It may not always be considered "appropriate" to some (remove the stick from your keister, wimps!), but laughing at your own dismay is always better than the alternative.

After reading my first pilot attempt - Draft one of ‘One of the Girls’ - Don Payne (Co-Exec./Writer for The Simpsons) became my mentor for a few years, prior to his unfortunate passing from bone cancer. He also co-financed a few short film projects of mine.  His encouragement, feedback, guidance, and support over those all too short years gave me the nudge I needed to believe in my story-telling abilities.

I (attempt to) write rich, quirky, interesting characters, with witty, quick-paced dialogue, and stories that would fit perfectly on streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon, and the like. I love what I do, and fortunate to have the ability to follow my dreams.

I appreciate your attention to my work here, and welcome feedback (and, of course, employment opportunities!).

~ Langley