After a degree in Novel Writing from University of Southern California under PEN/Faulkner winner T.C. Boyle, Michael Frost Beckner began a Hollywood career as writing assistant to Academy Award winner Barry Levinson. With over three decades as a screen and television writer Beckner has written close to 100 original screenplays, adaptations, and teleplays in the employ of every major film studio, television network, and cable outlet. He is best known for his CBS series The Agency, his film Spy Game, and his Sniper franchise now in production on its 8th sequel. As a commentator on American espionage, Beckner has appeared on CNN, Fox News, CBS News, TF1 in France, and as a featured guest of Bill Maher on HBO.