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David Kohan

b. 1964

American television producer

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About David Kohan

Born 1964. David Kohan is an American television producer, writer, screenwriter and showrunner.

David Sanford Kohan (born April 16, 1964) is an American television producer and writer. After writing for The Wonder Years and The Dennis Miller Show, Kohan co-created and produced Will & Grace, Boston Common, Good Morning, Miami, Twins and Four Kings with Max Mutchnick. Kohan has won an Emmy and a People's Choice Award. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. He and his business partner Max Mutchnick worked on a half-hour comedy series for CBS called Partners.

Biography Kohan was born to a Jewish family in New York City and graduated from Wesleyan University in 1986. He is the son of writer Buz Kohan and novelist Rhea Kohan and the brother of writer/producer Jenji Kohan. He also has a twin brother, Jono.

Kohan and Mutchnick formed a name with their two last names: KoMut Entertainment, which would be the name of the company they own, making Boston Common, Will & Grace, $#*! My Dad Says and Partners. In 1999, it signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television.

On December 11, 2003, NBC filed a lawsuit against Kohan and Mutchnick, claiming that they had failed to negotiate a contract and a licensee fee for Will & Grace. Both sides were settled on April 29, 2007.

He is married to Blair Kohan, a partner and motion picture agent at UTA, and has two daughters.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Wesleyan University
Awards
VH1 Trailblazer Honors; People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy
Also known as
David Sanford Kohan

Family & relationships

Parent
Alan Kohan
Parent
Rhea Kohan

People in David Kohan's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Kohan's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Kohan?

American television producer

When was David Kohan born?

David Kohan was born on 16 April 1964 in New York City.

What is David Kohan's occupation?

David Kohan is a television producer, writer, screenwriter and showrunner.

What nationality is David Kohan?

David Kohan is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Kohan

Β· Wikidata: Q375016

Β· DBpedia: David Kohan

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