Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario
Bellisario at Leap Con in 1993
Born
Donald Paul Bellisario

(1935-08-08) August 8, 1935
Alma materPennsylvania State University
Occupation(s)Television producer, screenwriter
Years active1977–present
Known forMagnum, P.I.; Tales of the Gold Monkey; Airwolf; Quantum Leap; JAG; NCIS
Spouses
Margaret Schaffran
(m. 1956; div. 1974)
    Lynn Halpern
    (m. 1979; div. 1984)
      (m. 1984; div. 1991)
        Vivienne Lee Murray
        (m. 1998)
        Children7, including Michael and Troian
        RelativesSean Murray (stepson)
        Patrick J. Adams (son-in-law)
        AwardsHollywood Walk of Fame
        Military career
        Allegiance United States
        Branch United States Marine Corps
        Years of service1955–1959
        RankSergeant

        Donald Paul Bellisario (born August 8, 1935) is an American television producer and screenwriter who created and wrote episodes for the TV series Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988), Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982–1983), Airwolf (1984–1987), Quantum Leap (1989–1993), JAG (1995–2005), and NCIS (2003–present).