Lynda Obst was an Emmy-nominated producer and writer who worked on many television series and films. She served as a producer on series inclduing The Soul Man, Helix, Good Girls Revolt, The Hot Zone and over 100 episodes of Hot in Cleveland. Obst produced movies including "The Fisher King," "The is My Life," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Contact," "Someone Like You," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Intersteller."
Lynda Obst
Producer, Writer
1 Nomination
In Memoriam (Saturday): 2025 Creative Arts
The Television Academy takes a moment to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of some of our colleagues who passed away this year. Presented at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday September 6, 2025.
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