About Rick Leed
Lived 1955 – 2017 (aged 61–62). Rick Leed was an American film producer and television producer.
Rick Leed (January 9, 1955 – August 31, 2017) was an American television and film producer best known as the creator and executive producer of Dr. 90210 series, which premiered in 2004 and ran for six seasons on E!. He also served as executive producer on feature films Where the Heart Is and Company Man.
While he served as president of Wind Dancer, the production house produced the sitcom Home Improvement and romantic comedy film What Women Want. Leed was also instrumental in the launch of Comedy Central's television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 for which he was credited with a special thanks. As an agent, Leed represented several creative talents, including Aaron Sorkin, Rowan Atkinson and Ian McKellen.
Leed died on August 31, 2017. He left a partner and two children.
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Who was Rick Leed?
American producer
When was Rick Leed born?
Rick Leed was born in 1955 in New York City.
When did Rick Leed die?
Rick Leed died on 17 August 2017.
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Rick Leed was a film producer and television producer.
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Rick Leed was American.
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