Roy Johansen is a highly accomplished American author and screenwriter, best known for his suspense novels and screenwriting projects. He has worked with prominent production companies such as Disney, MGM, United Artists, Universal, and Warner Bros. Johansen's screenplay for "Murder 101" was produced for cable TV and received critical acclaim, winning the Edgar and Focus Awards.
Johansen has also had a successful career as a novelist, beginning in 1999 with the release of his debut book, "The Answer Man." He has since written numerous books, often collaborating with his mother, Iris Johansen, on best-selling mystery novels such as "Storm Cycle," "The Hannah Bryson series," and "The Kendra Michaels series." Johansen has achieved the status of a New York Times bestselling author and is currently working on his next book in the "Joe Bailey, Spirit Basher" series.
Before becoming a published author, Johansen won the national FOCUS (Films Of College and University Students) award for his original screenplay for "Murder 101," a competition sponsored by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Martin Scorsese. The screenplay was later produced for cable television and starred Pierce Brosnan. Johansen's success in screenwriting has continued, and he has written screenplays for major studios such as Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Disney, and MGM. In addition to his work in screenwriting and novel writing, Johansen also collaborated with comic book legend Stan Lee in creating the superhero character "The Accuser" for an animated adventure series.
Johansen is happily married and resides in Southern California with his wife, Lisa. He is known for his dedication to his craft and continues to be a prominent figure in the world of suspense and mystery writing. His next thriller, "Killer View," is set to be released on February 1, 2022.