David Rupel

David Rupel is an American television soap opera script writer.

Early life and education Rupel attended Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana. He is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, with a BA in communications, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Positions held General Hospital Script Writer: January 6, 2016 - July 12, 2017; May 6, 2020 – January 24, 2024 Breakdown Writer: March 12, 2012 - April 27, 2012 Associate Head Writer: 1999 - 2001

Guiding Light Writer: July 24, 2007 - February 29, 2008; April 14, 2008 - September 18, 2009 Associate Head Writer: August 11, 2006 - July 23, 2007 Script Writer: 2002

Homicide: Life on the Street Writer

In the Heat of the Night Writer

Moloney Writer

The Young and the Restless Breakdown Writer: January 25, 2018 – August 23, 2018

Producer on Meet My Folks, American Princess, The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real World, Big Brother 2 and Temptation Island.

Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Win, 2007, Best Writing, Guiding Light Nomination, 2003, Best Writing, Guiding Light Nomination, 2000, Best Writing, General Hospital

Writers Guild of America Award Nomination, 2002 & 2006, Best Writing, Guiding Light

People's Choice Awards – Best Reality Series – Temptation Island – 2000