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David Kelley might be described as living the American Dream, 1990s' style: write a screenplay, move to Hollywood, make millions and marry a movie star. A former Boston lawyer, in the last decade, he switched careers to become a successful television producer whose shows are recognized for their quality as well as receiving top ratings... See full bio »

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Hide HideWriter (24 titles)
2011-2012 Harry's Law (TV series)
– Onward and Upward (2012) (creator / written by)
– The Whole Truth (2012) (creator / written by)
– Class War (2012) (creator)
– And the Band Played On (2012) (creator / written by)
– Breaking Points (2012) (creator)
See all 34 episodes »
 
2012 Monday Mornings (TV series)
 
2011 Wonder Woman (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
2010 Legally Mad (TV movie) (creator)
 
2004-2008 Boston Legal (TV series)
– Last Call (2008) (creator / story / teleplay)
– Made in China (2008) (creator / story / teleplay)
– Juiced (2008) (creator / written by)
– Thanksgiving (2008) (creator / written by)
– Kill, Baby, Kill! (2008) (creator / written by)
See all 101 episodes »
 
2008 Life on Mars (TV movie) (written by)
 
2007 Lake Placid 2 (TV movie) (original concept)
 
2007 The Wedding Bells (TV series)
– Fools in Love (2007) (writer)
– The Most Beautiful Girl (2007) (creator / writer)
– The Fantasy (2007) (creator / writer)
– Partly Cloudy, with a Chance of Disaster (2007) (creator / writer)
– Wedding from Hell (2007) (creator / writer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 The Law Firm (TV series)
 
2000-2004 Boston Public (TV series)
– Chapter Eighty-One (2004) (creator)
– Chapter Eighty (2004) (creator)
– Chapter Seventy-Nine (2004) (creator)
– Chapter Seventy-Seven (2004) (creator)
– Chapter Seventy-Six (2003) (creator)
See all 63 episodes »
 
1997-2004 The Practice (TV series)
– Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers) (2004) (creator / written by)
– New Hoods on the Block (2004) (creator / written by)
– Comings and Goings (2004) (creator / written by)
– The Firm (2004) (creator / written by)
– The Case Against Alan Shore (2004) (creator / written by)
See all 167 episodes »
 
2003 The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (TV series)
– Little Girl Lost (2003) (writer)
– Sleeping Lions (2003) (writer)
– Tough Love (2003) (writer)
– Secrets and Lies (2003) (writer)
– Falling Acorns (2003) (writer)
 
2002 Girls Club (TV series)
– Triple Header (2002) (creator)
– Thighs Wide Open (2002) (creator)
– The Young and the Meatless (2002) (creator)
– Sex, Drugs and Being Madonna (2002) (creator)
– Secrets and Lies (2002) (creator)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1997-2002 Ally McBeal (TV series)
– Bygones (2002) (creator / writer)
– All of Me (2002) (creator / written by)
– What I'll Never Do for Love Again (2002) (creator / written by)
– Another One Bites the Dust (2002) (creator / story / teleplay)
– Tom Dooley (2002) (creator / written by)
See all 112 episodes »
 
1994-2000 Chicago Hope (TV series)
– Have I Got a Deal for You (2000) (creator)
– Everybody's Special at Chicago Hope (2000) (creator)
– Thoughts of You (2000) (creator)
– Miller Time (2000) (creator / writer)
– Devoted Attachment (2000) (creator)
See all 141 episodes »
 
1999 Snoops (TV series)
– The Grinch (1999) (writer)
– Constitutions (1999) (writer)
– Bedfellas (1999) (writer)
– Singer in the Band (1999) (writer)
– Pilot (1999) (writer)
 
1999 Mystery, Alaska (written by)
 
1999 Lake Placid (written by)
 
1996 To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (screenplay)
 
1992-1996 Picket Fences (TV series)
– Liver Let Die (1996) (creator)
– To Forgive Is Devine (1996) (creator)
– Forget Selma (1996) (creator)
– Winner Takes All (1996) (creator)
– Bye-Bye, Bey-Bey (1996) (creator)
See all 86 episodes »
 
1996 Mixed Nuts (TV movie)
 
1989-1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series)
– What Makes Doogie Run (1993) (creator)
– Eleven Angry People... and Vinnie (1993) (creator)
– Dorky Housecall, M.D. (1993) (creator)
– Love Makes the World Go 'Round... or Is It Money? (1993) (creator)
– You've Come a Long Way, Babysitter (1993) (creator)
See all 97 episodes »
 
1986-1992 L.A. Law (TV series)
– Steal It Again, Sam (1992) (written by)
– Guess Who's Coming to Murder (1992) (written by)
– Since I Fell for You (1991) (written by)
– On the Toad Again (1991) (written by)
– There Goes the Judge (1991) (written by)
See all 68 episodes »
 
1987 From the Hip (screenplay / story)
 
Show ShowProducer (25 titles)
2011-2012 Harry's Law (TV series) (executive producer - 12 episodes)
– The Whole Truth (2012) (executive producer)
– Breaking Points (2012) (executive producer)
– The Lying Game (2012) (executive producer)
– New Kidney on the Block (2012) (executive producer)
– Gorilla My Dreams (2012) (executive producer)
See all 12 episodes »
 
2012 Monday Mornings (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2011 Wonder Woman (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2010 Legally Mad (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2004-2008 Boston Legal (TV series) (executive producer - 97 episodes)
– Last Call (2008) (executive producer)
– Made in China (2008) (executive producer)
– Juiced (2008) (executive producer)
– Thanksgiving (2008) (executive producer)
– Kill, Baby, Kill! (2008) (executive producer)
See all 97 episodes »
 
2008 Life on Mars (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2007 The Wedding Bells (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– The Most Beautiful Girl (2007) (executive producer)
– The Fantasy (2007) (executive producer)
– Wedding from Hell (2007) (executive producer)
– For Whom the Bells Toll (2007) (executive producer)
 
2005 The Law Firm (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2005 Halley's Comet (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1997-2004 The Practice (TV series) (executive producer - 167 episodes)
– Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers) (2004) (executive producer)
– New Hoods on the Block (2004) (executive producer)
– Comings and Goings (2004) (executive producer)
– The Firm (2004) (executive producer)
– The Case Against Alan Shore (2004) (executive producer)
See all 167 episodes »
 
2004 DeMarco Affairs (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2003 The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2000-2002 Boston Public (TV series) (executive producer - 13 episodes)
– Chapter Forty-Seven (2002) (executive producer)
– Chapter Forty-Five (2002) (executive producer)
– Chapter Forty-Three (2002) (executive producer)
– Chapter Forty-Two (2002) (executive producer)
– Chapter Forty (2002) (executive producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2002 Girls Club (TV series) (executive producer) (producer)
 
1997-2002 Ally McBeal (TV series) (executive producer - 109 episodes)
– Bygones (2002) (executive producer)
– All of Me (2002) (executive producer)
– What I'll Never Do for Love Again (2002) (executive producer)
– Another One Bites the Dust (2002) (executive producer)
– Tom Dooley (2002) (executive producer)
See all 109 episodes »
 
Chicago Hope (TV series) (executive producer - 22 episodes, 1994-1995) (consulting producer - 2 episodes, 1999-2000)
– Hanlon's Choice (2000) (consulting producer)
– The Golden Hour (1999) (consulting producer)
– Songs from the Cuckoo Birds (1995) (executive producer)
– Full Moon (1995) (executive producer)
– The Virus (1995) (executive producer)
See all 24 episodes »
 
1999 Snoops (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1999 Mystery, Alaska (producer)
 
1999 Ally (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1999 Lake Placid (producer)
 
1996 To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (producer)
 
1996 Mixed Nuts (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1992-1995 Picket Fences (TV series) (executive producer - 66 episodes)
– The Song of Rome (1995) (executive producer)
– Upbringings (1995) (executive producer)
– Saint Zach (1995) (executive producer)
– Final Judgement (1995) (executive producer)
– Without Mercy (1995) (executive producer)
See all 66 episodes »
 
L.A. Law (TV series) (executive producer - 44 episodes, 1989-1991) (supervising producer - 19 episodes, 1988-1989) (co-producer - 7 episodes, 1988)
– Since I Fell for You (1991) (executive producer)
– On the Toad Again (1991) (executive producer)
– There Goes the Judge (1991) (executive producer)
– Speak, Lawyers, for Me (1991) (executive producer)
– As God Is My Co-Defendant (1991) (executive producer)
See all 70 episodes »
 
1989 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series) (supervising producer - 1 episode)
– Pilot (1989) (supervising producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (5 titles)
2002-2004 Boston Public (TV series) (executive consultant - 25 episodes)
– Chapter Eighty-One (2004) (executive consultant)
– Chapter Eighty (2004) (executive consultant)
– Chapter Seventy-Nine (2004) (executive consultant)
– Chapter Seventy-Eight (2004) (executive consultant)
– Chapter Seventy-Seven (2004) (executive consultant)
See all 25 episodes »
 
1995-1999 Chicago Hope (TV series) (executive consultant - 51 episodes)
– Home Is Where the Heartache Is (1999) (executive consultant)
– Austin, We Have a Problem (1998) (executive consultant)
– Viagra-Vated Assault (1998) (executive consultant)
– Hope Against Hope (1997) (executive consultant)
– Love on the Rocks (1997) (executive consultant)
See all 51 episodes »
 
1995-1996 Picket Fences (TV series) (executive consultant - 22 episodes)
– Liver Let Die (1996) (executive consultant)
– To Forgive Is Devine (1996) (executive consultant)
– Forget Selma (1996) (executive consultant)
– Winner Takes All (1996) (executive consultant)
– Bye-Bye, Bey-Bey (1996) (executive consultant)
See all 22 episodes »
 
1989-1992 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series) (creative consultant - 74 episodes)
– Club Medicine (1992) (creative consultant)
– Thanks for the Memories (1992) (creative consultant)
– That's What Friends Are For (1992) (creative consultant)
– Sons of the Desert (1992) (creative consultant)
– Educating Janine (1992) (creative consultant)
See all 74 episodes »
 
L.A. Law (TV series) (story editor - 19 episodes, 1986-1987) (executive consultant - 12 episodes, 1991-1992) (executive story editor - 12 episodes, 1987-1988)
– Diet, Diet My Darling (1992) (executive consultant)
– Steal It Again, Sam (1992) (executive consultant)
– I'm Ready for My Closeup, Mr. Markowitz (1992) (executive consultant)
– All About Sleaze (1992) (executive consultant)
– Back to the Suture (1992) (executive consultant)
See all 43 episodes »
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2003 Frankie and Johnny Are Married
David E. Kelley
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2008 Tiny Little Lies (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 March 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2008 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 The 12th Annual Golden Laurel Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner
 
2001 3rd Annual TV Guide Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Snoops (TV series)
Himself
– Swan Chant (2000) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1999 The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best TV-Series - Drama & Comedy/Musical
 
1999 The 13th Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series/Best Comedy Series and Nominee: Best Writing in a Comedy Series
 
1998 The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Best TV-Series - Comedy/Musical & Nominee: Best TV-Series - Drama
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series and Nominee: Best Comedy Series/Best Writing in a Drama Series/Best Writing in a Comedy Series
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series
 
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best TV Series - Drama
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series
 
1993 The 65th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1992 The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best TV-Series - Drama
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series & Best Writing in a Drama Series
 
1990 The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series/Best Writing in a Drama Series
 
1990 Commitment to Life IV: Los Angeles AIDS Project Benefit (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Drama Series & Nominee: Best Writing in a Drama Series
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2009 Bygone Days: An Ally McBeal Retrospective (video short)
 
2009 TV Land Moguls (TV mini-series documentary)
 

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I tend to be a little grand in terms of storytelling, I've never been limited by anybody's sense of reality. See more »

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David Kelley's father Jack Kelley was the former head coach for the Boston University Terriers hockey team and the first head coach for the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association formed in 1972. See more »

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