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J. Michael Straczynski (known popularly by his initials, JMS) is the creator of numerous works, of which one of the most notable is the Babylon 5 TV series. Straczynski was born July 17, 1954, in Paterson, New Jersey.

Nicknamed "The Great Maker" by Babylon 5 fans, Straczynski has said his inspiration for the entire story arc of the series came to him in the shower. The six-foot-four Straczynski had a cameo appearance during the series finale (episode "Sleeping in Light") as the maintenance technician who turns off the station's lights for the last time.

Straczynski has had a long collaborative relationship with author Harlan Ellison and has studied under Norman Corwin (Norman Corwin Presents). A well-known admirer of the writings of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, Straczynski was a story writer for the 1985 revival of the Twilight Zone, and wrote eleven episodes of that series. He was the executive story editor for the series Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future. Straczynski has also worked as a staff writer, story editor, and co-producer for several nongenre series.

Straczynski's body of work outside television is also considerable. He has written three horror novels, some 20 short stories, and has earned a good reputation in the production of comic books and graphic novels. His credits in this area include Midnight Nation, Rising Stars, and The Amazing Spider-Man. He has also written articles for The Los Angeles Times, Writer's Digest, Time, and several other publications. Straczynski has won two Hugo Awards, three Emmy Awards for Babylon 5, and a Saturn Award, among many others.

After Babylon 5 wrapped, Straczynski worked on the short-lived spinoff Crusade, and created the series Jeremiah.

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