Ron Koslow, creator of Beauty and the Beast, dies at 81

Television writer and producer Ron Koslow has passed away at the age of 81. His family confirmed he died on October 7, 2026, at his home in Brentwood, California.

Koslow was best known for creating the CBS fantasy drama series ‘Beauty and the Beast’, which premiered in 1987 and starred Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. The series, which ran for three seasons, earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for Koslow and served as the foundation for a 2012 CW reboot. The show is also noted for having early contributions from writer George R. R. Martin.

His other notable television credits include the series ‘Roar’, starring Heath Ledger, ‘Moonlight’, and the Fox drama ‘My Life and Times’. His film career included writing for ‘Lifeguard’, ‘Firstborn’, and ‘Into the Night’. Koslow’s career in entertainment spanned four decades.