Steven Bochco
Television writer and producer of dramas
Born
December 16th, 1943
81 years ago
Died
April 1st, 2018
7 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the television landscape as a writer and producer. Created and produced iconic shows such as 'Hill Street Blues', 'L.A. Law', and 'NYPD Blue', which reshaped dramatic storytelling on television. His work received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards. Bochco's style integrated complex characters and socio-political themes into crime and legal dramas, establishing a template for future series.
Created 'Hill Street Blues'
Produced 'NYPD Blue'
Co-created 'L.A. Law'
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