Graham George Linehan (born May 1968) is an Irish television writer who created/co-created Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd, among other shows.
Starting in 2008, he became involved in anti-transgender activism, which he has since become more known for, including blaming the transgender community for the ending of his marriage and career as a result of his activism.
Selected works:
Television series
- Paris (1994): Co-creator
- The Day Today (1994): Additional writing material (2 episodes)
- The Fast Show (1994): Co-creator of the characters Ted and Ralph
- Father Ted (1995–1998): Co-creator, writer, director, Father Gallagher (guest role)
- Big Train (1998): Co-creator, writer, director
- Hippies (1999): Co-creator
- Black Books (2000): Co-creator, writer, director
- Jam (2000): Additional writing material
- Little Britain (2003): Director (pilot)
- The IT Crowd (2006–2013): Creator, writer, director
- The Armstrong and Miller Show (2010): Writer (4 episodes)
- Count Arthur Strong (2013–2017): Co-creator, writer, director
- The Walshes (2014): Co-creator, writer, director
- Shrink (2017): Director (3 episodes)
- Motherland (2016–2017): Co-creator, writer, director (pilot)
Film
- Never Mind The Horrocks (1996): Co-writer
- The Matchmaker (1997): Co-writer
- Hello Friend (2003): Director, co-writer
Theatre
- The Ladykillers (2011 adaptation of The Ladykillers (1955)): Writer