Stephen J. Cannell

Born

Stephen Joseph Cannell , Los Angeles, California, USA

Birthday

1941-02-05

Occupation

Director, Screenplay

Spouse(s)

Marcia Cannell (m. 1964–2010) (his death)

Years Active

1968–2010

Stephen Joseph Cannell (; February 5, 1941 – September 30, 2010) was an American television producer, writer, novelist and occasional actor, and the founder of Cannell Entertainment (formerly Stephen J. Cannell Productions) and The Cannell Studios.
After starting his career as a television script writer, Cannell created or co-created several dozen successful TV series from the 1970s to the 1990s, often with his creative partner Frank Lupo. Cannell's creations included The Rockford Files, The A-Team, The Greatest American Hero, 21 Jump Street, and The Commish. He also wrote novels, notably the Shane Scully mystery series.

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