David E. Kelley

About David E. Kelley

He's a TV writer and producer who's worked on shows like The Practice, Ally McBeal, and Boston Legal.

David Edward Kelley is an American television writer, producer, and former attorney, known as the creator of Doogie Howser, M.D., Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Boston Legal, Harry's Law, Goliath, Big Little Lies, Mr. Mercedes, and Big Sky, as well as several films. Kelley is one of very few screenwriters to have created shows that have aired on all four top commercial U.S. television networks.

Education	Princeton University (AB), Boston University School of Law (JD)
Born	April 4, 1956, Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Years active	1986–present
Children	2
Occupation	Television producer, writer, attorney

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David E. Kelley before fame

He was a writer for the sketch comedy ensemble Legal Follies while pursuing his J.D. at Boston University School of Law. In 1986, he sold his first screenplay, From the Hip, to Judd Nelson.

Achievement of David E. Kelley

In 1996, he created and produced To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, a film starring his wife Michelle Pfeiffer.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$250 Million

David E. Kelley family life

Jack Kelley, the great coach, was his father. With Pfeiffer, whom he married in 1981, he had two children.

Associations of David E. Kelley

Doogie Howser, M.D., starring Neil Patrick Harris, was co-created by him.

David E. Kelley Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	186 cm
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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
John Kelley	Children		N/A
Claudia Rose Pfeiffer	Children		N/A
John Henry Kelley	Children		N/A
Michelle Pfeiffer	Spouse		N/A