David E. Kelley
Television producer and screenwriter
A prominent television producer and screenwriter, contributions include the creation and production of multiple acclaimed television series. Major works include 'Ally McBeal', 'Boston Legal', and 'The Practice'. Innovations in legal dramas and character-driven narratives marked a significant part of the television landscape in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Numerous awards have been received, including multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
Created 'Ally McBeal'
Produced 'Boston Legal'
Wrote 'The Practice'
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