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David Edward Kelley is an American television writer, producer, and former attorney, known as the creator of Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Boston Legal, Harry's Law, Big Little Lies, and Mr. Mercedes, as well as several films. Kelley is one of very few screenwriters to have created shows aired on all four top commercial U.S. television networks.
Birth Name
David Edward Kelley
Born
Wednesday, 04 April 1956
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Robin's Wish | Self | 2020 |
| 75th Golden Globe Awards | Self - Accepting Award | 2018 |
| The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards | Self - Nominee | 2017 |
| Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter | Self | 2015 |
| The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards | Self - Audience Member | 2012 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| TV Land Moguls | Self | 2004 |
| Frankie and Johnny Are Married | David E. Kelley | 2003 |
| Snoops | Self | 1999 |
| The 65th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Audience Member | 1993 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Robin's Wish | Self | 2020 |
| 75th Golden Globe Awards | Self - Accepting Award | 2018 |
| The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards | Self - Nominee | 2017 |
| Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter | Self | 2015 |
| The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards | Self - Audience Member | 2012 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| TV Land Moguls | Self | 2004 |
| Frankie and Johnny Are Married | David E. Kelley | 2003 |
| Snoops | Self | 1999 |
| The 65th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Audience Member | 1993 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| A Man in Full | 2024 |
| Love & Death | 2023 |
| The Calling | 2022 |
| The Lincoln Lawyer | 2022 |
| Anatomy of a Scandal | 2022 |
| Nine Perfect Strangers | 2021 |
| Big Shot | 2021 |
| The Undoing | 2020 |
| Big Sky | 2020 |
| Mr. Mercedes | 2017 |
| Big Little Lies | 2017 |
| Goliath | 2016 |
| The Crazy Ones | 2013 |
| Monday Mornings | 2013 |
| Wonder Woman | 2011 |
| Harry's Law | 2011 |
| The Wedding Bells | 2007 |
| Boston Legal | 2004 |
| DeMarco Affairs | 2004 |
| Girls Club | 2002 |
| Boston Public | 2000 |
| Mystery, Alaska | 1999 |
| Snoops | 1999 |
| Lake Placid | 1999 |
| Ally McBeal | 1997 |
| The Practice | 1997 |
| To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday | 1996 |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 |
| Picket Fences | 1992 |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | 1989 |
| L.A. Law | 1986 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2017 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2017 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Won |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1999 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Won |
| 1999 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1999 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Won |
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Won |
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Won |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Won |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Won |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | Won |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | Nominated |
