Anthony E. Zuiker

Writer, Creator 

Anthony E. Zuiker is simply one of the most creative and multifaceted individuals working in Hollywood today. And as a highly sought-after public speaker, the creator of the CSI franchise brings an energy and creative spirit to his diverse speaking topics:

- Rising to the top when the odds are stacked against you

- How CSI has changed the face of network television

- Building a successful franchise or corporate brand

Zuiker can also provide fascinating insights into the future of new media and cross-platform storytelling - including his upcoming "digital novel" project with Dutton Publishing that promises a groundbreaking experience unprecedented for the medium.

The project is also a collaboration between Zuiker and EQAL - the cutting edge social media company behind the Web's two most successful interactive drama series: lonelygirl 15 and KateModern.

A one-of-a-kind ride to the top

The Story: Zuiker is one of the greatest rags-to-riches tales in Hollywood history. Eight years ago he was a struggling writer - a face-in-the-crowd making ends meet as a tram operator at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. But Zuiker was driven to more than just getting that tram from Point A to Point B. Through endless creativity and determination he wrote and produced, The Runner, a feature film and soon saw his project, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, become a world-wide television phenomenon.

The Speaker: Members of your audience will be inspired and spellbound as Zuiker explains how he made this amazing journey from aspiring writer to Hollywood power player. His is a story that anyone who has ever felt like giving up on their dreams needs to hear.

The mind behind the CSI franchise

The Story: Mr. Zuiker is of course, best known as the creator of TV's mega-successful CSI franchise, which now includes CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York.

In the year 2002, CSI became the most-watched show on television - almost single-handedly helping CBS regain its foothold as the number one network in America - reaching 75 million viewers per week. The accolades for CSI have been nothing short of amazing:

• 4 Emmy Awards and 1 Screen Actors Guild Award
• An astounding 28 Emmy Award Nominations
• A 2005 episode directed by Quentin Tarantino that was seen by over 35 million people.
• 5 consecutive years as the most-watched scripted program on television
• Continually attracts A-list talent, including William Petersen, David Caruso, Gary Sinise and, most recently Laurence Fishburne.

Speaker: Zuiker's CSI shows are the rarest of entertainment in that they are both universally lauded by critics and beloved by mass audiences. His behind-the-scenes stories of these ratings blockbusters and the world of Hollywood will keep any audience riveted.

A motivator for corporate America

The Story: Anthony E. Zuiker works with high-profile businesses that need to build their brand, develop new ways to reach their target demographic -- and do it all with an ROI that is highly attractive to their corporate boards and investors.

The Speaker: Zuiker provides real-world lessons on how to ride the next wave of technology to create big brands and even bigger profits. He is a motivational speaker extraordinaire, who brings out the creative side of your team, and inspires them to do more, be more and create more.

A visionary, a creator of ideas

The Story: A true cutting-edge thinker, Zuiker is using the latest web-based technologies to transform the worlds of entertainment, publishing and content delivery.

The Speaker: Zuiker will share his stories from the front-lines of new media, explain how to spot trends and recognize the best-in-breed in all aspect of interactive marketing and technology. With a keen eye on the future, Mr. Zuiker is a must-have speaker for marketing conferences, web summits or brand development events.

Anthony E. Zuiker currently resides in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with his wife and three sons.