David Milch

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards »

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Hill Street Blues Writer

(1982-1987)

NYPD Blue Writer

(1993-2005)

Deadwood Writer

(2004-2006)

Brooklyn South Writer

(1997-1998)

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Writer (19 credits)

Deadwood (characters) (announced)

2019 True Detective (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)

- Episode #3.4 (2019) ... (written by)

2014 The Money (TV Movie) (screenplay)

Luck (TV Series) (created by - 9 episodes, 2011 - 2012) (written by - 1 episode, 2011)

- Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head (2012) ... (creator)

- Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own (2012) ... (creator)

- Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm (2012) ... (creator)

- Ace Pitches a Deal (2012) ... (creator)

- Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys (2012) ... (creator)

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2009 Last of the Ninth (TV Movie) (pilot)

John from Cincinnati (TV Series) (created by - 10 episodes, 2007) (written by - 1 episode, 2007)

- His Visit: Day Nine (2007) ... (creator)

- His Visit: Day Eight (2007) ... (creator)

- His Visit: Day Seven (2007) ... (creator)

- His Visit: Day Six (2007) ... (creator)

- His Visit: Day Five (2007) ... (creator)

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Deadwood (TV Series) (created by - 36 episodes, 2004 - 2006) (written by - 5 episodes, 2004 - 2006)

- Tell Him Something Pretty (2006) ... (creator)

- The Catbird Seat (2006) ... (creator)

- A Constant Throb (2006) ... (creator)

- Amateur Night (2006) ... (creator)

- Leviathan Smiles (2006) ... (creator)

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NYPD Blue (TV Series) (created by - 261 episodes, 1993 - 2005) (story by - 93 episodes, 1993 - 2000) (teleplay by - 11 episodes, 1993 - 2000) (written by - 4 episodes, 1993 - 1997)

- Moving Day (2005) ... (creator)

- Bale to the Chief (2005) ... (creator)

- Lenny Scissorhands (2005) ... (creator)

- Sergeant Sipowicz' Lonely Hearts Club Band (2005) ... (creator)

- Old Man Quiver (2005) ... (creator)

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Big Apple (TV Series) (story - 6 episodes, 2001) (written by - 2 episodes, 2001)

- Episode #1.8 (2001) ... (story)

- Episode #1.7 (2001) ... (story)

- Follow the Blender (2001) ... (story)

- A Ministering Angel (2001) ... (story)

- A Passport to the Universe (2001) ... (story)

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Brooklyn South (TV Series) (created by - 22 episodes, 1997 - 1998) (story - 9 episodes, 1997 - 1998) (story and teleplay - 2 episodes, 1997) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1998) (writer - 1 episode, 1997)

- Queens for a Day (1998) ... (creator) / (teleplay)

- Skel in a Cell (1998) ... (creator)

- Cinnamon Buns (1998) ... (creator) / (story)

- Doggonit (1998) ... (creator)

- Fools Russian (1998) ... (creator)

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1997 Total Security (TV Series) (created by - 13 episodes)

- Look Who's Stalking (1997) ... (creator)

- Who's Poppa? (1997) ... (creator)

- Citizen Canine (1997) ... (creator)

- Looking for Mr. Goombah (1997) ... (creator)

- Dental Men Prefer Blondes (1997) ... (creator)

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1995 Murder One (TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode)

- Chapter One (1995) ... (teleplay)

1991-1992 Civil Wars (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- Grin and Bare It (1992)

- Daveja-Vu All Over Again (1991)

1992 L.A. Law (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)

- Back to the Suture (1992) ... (written by)

Capital News (TV Series) (created by - 13 episodes, 1990) (writer - 1 episode, 1990) (written by - 1 episode, 1990)

- Tapes of Wrath (1990) ... (creator)

- King for a Day (1990) ... (creator)

- Here Comes the Sun (1990) ... (creator)

- D.C. Tree (1990) ... (creator)

- Best Little Whorehouse in Virginia (1990) ... (creator)

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Beverly Hills Buntz (TV Series) (created by - 13 episodes, 1987 - 1988) (written by - 1 episode, 1987)

- Terry and the Pirates (1988) ... (creator)

- Cannon-Aid (1988) ... (creator)

- Ad Astra Per Peoria (1988) ... (creator)

- A Falcone in the Hand (1988) ... (creator)

- A Christmas Carol (1988) ... (creator)

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1988 Home Free (TV Movie) (written by)

Hill Street Blues (TV Series) (story by - 48 episodes, 1983 - 1986) (teleplay by - 42 episodes, 1982 - 1986) (executive story editor - 29 episodes, 1983 - 1984) (story editor - 15 episodes, 1982 - 1983) (written by - 8 episodes, 1982 - 1987) (television story by - 2 episodes, 1983)

- It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) ... (written by)

- Amazing Grace (1986) ... (story by)

- I Come on My Knees (1986) ... (written by)

- Suitcase (1986) ... (story by) / (teleplay by)

- Look Homeward, Ninja (1986) ... (written by)

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1983 Bay City Blues (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Zircons Are Forever (1983) ... (writer)

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Producer (13 credits)

Deadwood (producer) (announced)

2014 The Money (TV Movie) (executive producer)

2011-2012 Luck (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)

- Unaired Season Two Premiere (2012) ... (executive producer)

- Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head (2012) ... (executive producer)

- Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own (2012) ... (executive producer)

- Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm (2012) ... (executive producer)

- Ace Pitches a Deal (2012) ... (executive producer)

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2009 Last of the Ninth (TV Movie) (executive producer)

2007 John from Cincinnati (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)

- His Visit: Day Nine (2007) ... (executive producer)

- His Visit: Day Eight (2007) ... (executive producer)

- His Visit: Day Seven (2007) ... (executive producer)

- His Visit: Day Six (2007) ... (executive producer)

- His Visit: Day Five (2007) ... (executive producer)

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2004-2006 Deadwood (TV Series) (executive producer - 36 episodes)

- Tell Him Something Pretty (2006) ... (executive producer)

- The Catbird Seat (2006) ... (executive producer)

- A Constant Throb (2006) ... (executive producer)

- Amateur Night (2006) ... (executive producer)

- Leviathan Smiles (2006) ... (executive producer)

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2001 Big Apple (TV Series) (executive producer - 6 episodes)

- Episode #1.8 (2001) ... (executive producer)

- Follow the Blender (2001) ... (executive producer)

- A Ministering Angel (2001) ... (executive producer)

- A Passport to the Universe (2001) ... (executive producer)

- Best Laid Plans (2001) ... (executive producer)

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1993-2000 NYPD Blue (TV Series) (executive producer - 154 episodes)

- The Last Round Up (2000) ... (executive producer)

- Bats Off to Larry (2000) ... (executive producer)

- This Old Spouse (2000) ... (executive producer)

- Tea and Sympathy (2000) ... (executive producer)

- Lucky Luciano (2000) ... (executive producer)

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1997-1998 Brooklyn South (TV Series) (executive producer - 22 episodes)

- Queens for a Day (1998) ... (executive producer)

- Skel in a Cell (1998) ... (executive producer)

- Cinnamon Buns (1998) ... (executive producer)

- Doggonit (1998) ... (executive producer)

- Fools Russian (1998) ... (executive producer)

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1990 Capital News (TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)

- Pilot (1990) ... (producer)

1988 Home Free (TV Movie) (executive producer)

1988 Beverly Hills Buntz (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)

- Buntz of the Desert (1988) ... (executive producer)

Hill Street Blues (TV Series) (co-producer - 23 episodes, 1984 - 1985) (executive producer - 22 episodes, 1986 - 1987) (co-executive producer - 22 episodes, 1985 - 1986)

- It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) ... (executive producer)

- A Pound of Flesh (1987) ... (executive producer)

- The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) ... (executive producer)

- Days of Swine and Roses (1987) ... (executive producer)

- Dogsbreath Afternoon (1987) ... (executive producer)

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Miscellaneous Crew (7 credits)

NYPD Blue (TV Series) (executive consultant - 20 episodes, 2001) (script revisions - 4 episodes, 1998 - 1999)

- In the Wind (2001) ... (executive consultant)

- Under Covers (2001) ... (executive consultant)

- Lost Time (2001) ... (executive consultant)

- Dying to Testify (2001) ... (executive consultant)

- Everyone Into the Poole (2001) ... (executive consultant)

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1997 Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (TV Mini-Series) (creative consultant - 6 episodes)

- Episode #1.4 (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Episode #1.3 (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Episode #1.5 (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Episode #1.2 (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Episode #1.6 (1997) ... (creative consultant)

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1997 Total Security (TV Series) (executive consultant)

1995-1997 Murder One (TV Series) (creative consultant - 41 episodes)

- Chapter Seventeen, Year Two (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Chapter Eighteen, Year Two (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Chapter Sixteen, Year Two (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Chapter Fifteen, Year Two (1997) ... (creative consultant)

- Chapter Thirteen, Year Two (1997) ... (creative consultant)

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1996 Public Morals (TV Series) (creative consultant - 1 episode)

- The Blue Cover (1996) ... (creative consultant)

1984 Bay City Blues (TV Series) (supervising story editor - 1 episode)

- Rocky IV-Eyes (1984) ... (supervising story editor)

1983 Hill Street Blues (TV Series) (executive story editor - 2 episodes)

- The Long Law of the Arm (1983) ... (executive story editor)

- Ba-Bing, Ba-Bing (1983) ... (executive story editor)

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Actor (2 credits)

1987-1994 L.A. Law (TV Series)
Pelton / Al Urbaniak / James Beaumont

- Finish Line (1994) ... Pelton

- Hackett or Pack It (1993) ... Al Urbaniak

- Cannon of Ethics (1987) ... James Beaumont

1992 Civil Wars (TV Series)
Investigator

- A Bus Named Desire (1992) ... Investigator

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Thanks (10 credits)

2016 Author: The JT LeRoy Story (Documentary) (special thanks)

2013 Bo Banger (TV Series) (very special thanks - 1 episode)

- Attempting Closure (2013) ... (very special thanks)

2012 CinemAbility (Documentary) (special thanks)

2010 Marty (Unplugged) (Short) (special thanks)

2008 The Meaning of Endings: David Milch on the Conclusion of Deadwood (Video short) (special thanks)

2008 The Real Deadwood: Out of the Ashes (Video short) (special thanks)

2005 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute (TV Movie documentary) (special thanks)

2004 One Last Ride (special thanks)

2002 Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job (TV Short documentary) (special thanks)

1994 L.A. Law (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)

- Finish Line (1994) ... (special thanks)

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Self (27 credits)

2018 Sebring (post-production)
Himself

2014-2015 Gunslingers (TV Series)
Himself - Creator, Deadwood / Himself - Creator, 'Deadwood'

- Seth Bullock: Sheriff of Deadwood (2015) ... Himself - Creator, Deadwood

- Marksman... Marked Man (2014) ... Himself - Creator, 'Deadwood'

2013 Salinger (Documentary)
Himself

2012 On Story (TV Series)
Himself

- Creating New Characters (2012) ... Himself

2005-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #8.188 (2012) ... Himself

- Episode #6.23 (2009) ... Himself

- Episode #4.80 (2007) ... Himself

- Episode #2.164 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #1.91 (2005) ... Himself

2012 2012 Writers Guild Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Presenter

2011 America in Primetime (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Co-Creator, NYPD Blue

- The Crusader (2011) ... Himself - Co-Creator, NYPD Blue

2008 The Meaning of Endings: David Milch on the Conclusion of Deadwood (Video short)
Himself

2007 Tavis Smiley (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 9 August 2007 (2007) ... Himself

2005 Making 'Deadwood': Season Two (TV Short documentary)
Himself

2005 Fuck (Documentary)
Himself

2005 Forty Years of Fuck (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2005 Dinner for Five (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #4.4 (2005) ... Himself

2005 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Writer

2004 Wild West Tech (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Deadwood Tech (2004) ... Himself

2004 Larry King Live (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 10 April 2004 (2004) ... Himself

2004 Making 'Deadwood': The Show Behind the Show (TV Short documentary)
Himself

2002 Brilliant But Cancelled (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2002 The Perfect Pitch (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2002 Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job (TV Short documentary)
Himself (uncredited)

2002 TV's Most Censored Moments (TV Special documentary)
Himself

2002 Without a Net: Creating NYPD Blue (Documentary)
Himself

1998 The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite New Television Dramatic Series

1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Winner & Nominee

1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Winner & Nominee

1987 The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself

1983 The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Winner

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Archive footage (2 credits)

2018 The 2000s (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Creator, Executive Producer, HBO's Deadwood

- The Platinum Age Of Television (2018) ... Himself - Creator, Executive Producer, HBO's Deadwood

2016 Author: The JT LeRoy Story (Documentary)
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Author of the book "True Blue: The Real Stories Behind 'NYPD Blue'" (w/Bill Clark). See more »

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