David Zuckerman | |
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Zuckerman at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2011.
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Born |
David J. Zuckerman August 28, 1962 Danville, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation | Television producer and writer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse(s) |
Ellie Kanner (?–present; 2 children) |
David J. Zuckerman (born August 28, 1962) is an American writer and producer and is best known as the original showrunner and executive producer of the animated comedy series Family Guy, as well as the creator of the American adaptation of the Australian television series of the same name, Wilfred.
A native of Danville, California, Zuckerman is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. Zuckerman first wrote for the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and then went on to write and produce episodes for the Fox animated series King of the Hill. In 1999, along with writer and producer Seth MacFarlane, he developed another Fox animated series, entitled Family Guy. He subsequently worked on MacFarlane's second series, American Dad!, before adapting the Australian live action series Wilfred and producing it under the same name for FX.
David Zuckerman was born and raised in Danville, California, and is a graduate of Monte Vista High School. He also has a degree from University of California, Los Angeles.