Stephen J. Cannell
Stephen J. Cannell | |
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Cannell at KUSI News, San Diego, California in 2005 | |
| Born | Stephen Joseph Cannell February 5, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 30, 2010 (aged 69) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1968–2010 |
| Known for | Founder of The Cannell Studios |
| Spouse |
Marcia Cannell (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4, including Tawnia |
| Awards | Emmy Awards |
| Website | cannell |
Stephen Joseph Cannell (/ˈkænəl/; February 5, 1941 – September 30, 2010) was an American television producer, writer, novelist, actor, and founder of Cannell Entertainment (formerly Stephen J. Cannell Productions) and The Cannell Studios.
After starting his career as a television screenwriter, Cannell created or co-created several dozen successful TV series from the 1970s to the 1990s, often with his creative partner Frank Lupo. Cannell's creations include The Rockford Files, The A-Team, Renegade, The Greatest American Hero, 21 Jump Street, and The Commish. He also wrote novels, notably the Shane Scully mystery series.