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David E. Kelley

David Edward Kelley (born April 4, 1956) is an American television writer, producer, and former attorney. He has created and/or produced a number of television series including Doogie Howser, M.D., Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice and its spin-off Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Goliath, Big Little Lies, and Big Sky. Kelley is one of…

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Education
Princeton University (AB) Boston University (JD)
Born
David Edward Kelley (1956-04-04) April 4, 1956 (age 70) Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Children
2
Occupations
Television producer · writer · attorney
Parent
Jack Kelley (father)
Years active
1986–present

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David E. Kelley

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David E. Kelley

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related to Picket Fences (1992–1996) · 19
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related to External links · 5
David E. Kelley → David, Eliteprospects, IMDbBiographical, Kelley, The Internet Hockey Database
related to Television Hall of Fame · 5
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Occupations · 3
David E. Kelley → attorney, Television producer, writer
Born · 1
David E. Kelley → David Edward Kelley (1956-04-04) April 4, 1956 (age 70) Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Children · 1
David E. Kelley → 2
Education · 1
David E. Kelley → Princeton University (AB) Boston University (JD)
Parent · 1
David E. Kelley → Jack Kelley (father)
Spouse · 1
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David E. KelleyBornDavid Edward Kelley (1956-04-04) April 4, 1956 (age 70) Waterville, Maine, U.S.1.00infobox
David E. KelleyChildren21.00infobox
David E. KelleyEducationPrinceton University (AB) Boston University (JD)1.00infobox
David E. KelleyOccupationsTelevision producer1.00infobox
David E. KelleyOccupationswriter1.00infobox
David E. KelleyOccupationsattorney1.00infobox
David E. KelleyParentJack Kelley (father)1.00infobox
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David E. KelleyYears active1986–present1.00infobox
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