Maurice Gran, 71

Maurice Gran’s writings have made the star a household name that connects loved ones, joining them through shared emotions evoked by the celebrity’s work. Initially, the scriptwriter was discouraged by his father from being completely authentic, which may often be misunderstood, especially when considering the fellow’s traditionally unconventional style of humor.

Thank goodness Gran decided to follow his guts, which made him one of the U.K’s leading sitcom producers. The star now gives back by mentoring young aspiring playwrights. Gran shares that the future of TV and film is promising, with an upcoming generation that is open-minded and unaware of barriers, thanks to the internet!