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Daniel Zelman

b. 1967

American actor, screenwriter, television producer, and director

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About Daniel Zelman

Born 1967. Daniel Zelman is an American actor, screenwriter, film actor, television actor, film producer and showrunner.

Daniel Luke Zelman (born June 16, 1967) is an American actor, screenwriter, television producer, and director.

Early life and education Zelman was born in New York. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Harvard University in 1990 and a Master of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 1993. He is Jewish.

Career Zelman is an executive producer on the FX drama series Damages, which he co-created with Todd A. Kessler and Glenn Kessler. Todd Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Zelman were nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for their work on the pilot episode of Damages, titled "Get Me A Lawyer". He also wrote They Nest, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, and Fool's Gold.

Personal life In 1990, Zelman met Debra Messing at New York University. Zelman and Messing married on September 3, 2000, and have a son, Roman Walker Zelman, who was born on April 7, 2004. On December 20, 2011, it was announced that Zelman and Messing were ending their eleven-year marriage. Messing filed for divorce on June 5, 2012. The divorce was officially completed on March 1, 2016.

Filmography Acting credits Film

Television Writing, directing and producing credits Film They Nest (2000) (writer, co-producer) Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) (screenplay) Fool's Gold (2008) (writer) Television Year Title Creator Writer Director ExecutiveProducer Notes 2008–2012 Damages 2015–2017 Bloodline 2018 Succession

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Birth century
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Education
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Harvard University, New York University
Also known as
Daniel Luke Zelman

Family & relationships

Spouse
Debra Messing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniel Zelman?

American actor, screenwriter, television producer, and director

When was Daniel Zelman born?

Daniel Zelman was born on 11 June 1967 in Rye.

What is Daniel Zelman's occupation?

Daniel Zelman is an actor, screenwriter, film actor, television actor, film producer and showrunner.

What nationality is Daniel Zelman?

Daniel Zelman is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Daniel Zelman

Β· Wikidata: Q5219149

Β· DBpedia: Daniel Zelman

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