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David Richardson

1955 – 2021

American screenwriter, born 1955

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Lived 1955 – 2021 (aged 65). David Richardson was an American screenwriter and television producer.

David Wayne Richardson (December 24, 1955 – January 18, 2021) was an American television writer and producer who wrote for The Simpsons ("Homer Loves Flanders"), Malcolm in the Middle, Two and a Half Men, and F Is for Family. Richardson, a cancer survivor for nearly thirty years, died of heart failure in early 2021.

Filmography Writer Zoobilee Zoo (3 episodes, 1986) The Pat Sajak Show (2 episodes, 1989) Star Street: The Adventures of the Star Kids (1989) Grand (4 episodes, 1990) Empty Nest (7 episodes, 1991–1993) Phenom (2 episodes, 1993) The Simpsons (1 episode, 1994) "Homer Loves Flanders" (1994) The John Larroquette Show (1 episode, 1995) Local Heroes (2 episodes, 1996) Soul Man (1 episode, 1997) Manhattan, AZ (2 episodes, 2000) Malcolm in the Middle (3 episodes, 2000) What About Joan (2001) Ed (1 episode, 2002) Married to the Kellys (1 episode, 2003) Two and a Half Men (9 episodes, 2009–2011) F Is for Family (2 episodes, 2015)

Producer Phenom (1993) The Simpsons (11 episodes, 1993–1994) Malcolm in the Middle (12 episodes, 2000) Manhattan, AZ (2000) Ed (5 episodes, 2002) My Big Fat Greek Life (2003) Married to the Kellys (4 episodes, 2003) Peep Show (2008) Two and a Half Men (7 episodes, 2009–2010)

Awards and nominations 1995, won Humanitas Prize, "30 minute category" for The John Larroquette Show

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Education
Phoenix College
Also known as
David Wayne Richardson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Richardson?

American screenwriter, born 1955

When was David Richardson born?

David Richardson was born on 24 December 1955 in Phoenix.

When did David Richardson die?

David Richardson died on 18 January 2021 in Los Angeles.

What was David Richardson's occupation?

David Richardson was a screenwriter and television producer.

What nationality was David Richardson?

David Richardson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Richardson

· Wikidata: Q3018693

· DBpedia: David Richardson (writer)

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