Donald Bellisario
From The TV IV
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| Notable Shows | Quantum Leap Airwolf Magnum, P.I. JAG NCIS |
| Awards | Edgars: 1 win Emmys: 6 nominations Star, Walk of Fame |
Born on August 8, 1935 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Donald Bellisario has produced or written for some of the most popular television dramas to cross the airwaves over the last 30 years. His writing credits include such popular shows as Kojak and Battlestar Galactica (1978), and his producer/creator credits include Airwolf, Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., and most recently, military dramas JAG and NCIS.
[edit] Awards and Accolades
- 1981: Edgar Award, Best Television Episode (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1982: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1983: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1984: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1990: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 1991: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 1992: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 2004: Star: Walk of Fame, Hollywood
[edit] Cameos in his own shows
- Magnum, P.I., Desk Clerk, 3x22 "Faith & Begorrah", 1983
- Quantum Leap, Dr. Timothy Mintz, 2x11 "A Portrait for Troian, Feb 7 1971", 1989
- Quantum Leap, ?, 5x22 "Mirror Image, Aug 8 1953", 1993
- JAG, Himself, 3x14 "Father's Day", 1998
- JAG, Hugh Blackadder, 3x24 "To Russia with Love", 1998
