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David Milch

Writing

Born March 23, 1945 · Buffalo, New York, USA

Also known as David Sanford Milch

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Biography

David Sanford Milch is an American writer and producer of television series. He has created several television shows, including ABC's NYPD Blue, co-created with Steven Bochco, and HBO's Deadwood.

Awards & recognition

  • Laurel Award — TV Writing Achievement · 1999
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1998
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1997
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1995
  • Edgar Awards · 1994
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  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1983
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Writers Guild of America Award
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Dramatic Series · 2007 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Dramatic Series · 2006 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 2005 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 2004 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1999 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1999 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1998 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1998 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1997 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1997 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Episodic Drama · 1997 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1996 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1996 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1995 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1995 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Episodic Drama · 1995 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1994 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1994 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1987 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1986 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Episodic Drama · 1986 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Drama Series · 1985 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1984 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1983 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

True Detective

2014Writer

Deadwood

2004Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Murder One

1995Creative Consultant, Writer

Hill Street Blues

1981Co-Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer

Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth

2020as Self

NYPD Blue

1993Executive Consultant, Executive Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer

L.A. Law

1986as Al Urbaniak

Deadwood: The Movie

2019Executive Producer, Writer

Luck

2011Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer

John from Cincinnati

2007Executive Producer