Person profile
Saladin K. Patterson
78%WokeWoke score · lower is better85% personal • 65% work
- Published titles
- 1
- Crew roles
- 1
- Cast roles
- 0
- Profile updated
- July 2, 2026
- TMDB person ID
- 1366449
Creator Context
Summary
A prominent writer and showrunner, Patterson centers much of his work on racial representation. He created the race-conscious reboot of "The Wonder Years," focusing on Black middle-class experiences, and championed authentic casting for the "King of the Hill" revival by recasting roles of color with ethnically appropriate actors. He is a key advocate for progressive DEI policies in Hollywood.
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