J. Michael Straczynski

Joseph Michael Straczynski (born July 17, 1954) is an American comic book writer, author, journalist, and television producer. He is known for creating the television series "Babylon 5". 
Straczynski was born on July 17, 1954 in Paterson, New Jersey and studied at San Diego State University. He was married to Kathryn M. Drennan from 1983 until they divorced in 2008.