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David Karp(1922-1999)

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David Karp was born on 5 May 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Hawkins (1973), The Untouchables (1959) and I Spy (1965). He died on 11 September 1999 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.
BornMay 5, 1922
DiedSeptember 11, 1999(77)
BornMay 5, 1922
DiedSeptember 11, 1999(77)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

Hawkins (1973)
Hawkins
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in The Untouchables (1959)
The Untouchables
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Bill Cosby and Robert Culp in I Spy (1965)
I Spy
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
Robert Reed and E.G. Marshall in The Defenders (1961)
The Defenders
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • The Mississippi (1982)
    The Mississippi
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1983
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • story
    • teleplay
    • written by
    • 1977–1983
  • Sam Waterston in Q.E.D. (1982)
    Q.E.D.
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1982
  • William Conrad in Nero Wolfe (1981)
    Nero Wolfe
    7.2
    TV Series
    • teleplay (as Wallace Ware)
    • 1981
  • W.E.B.
    6.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1978
  • Hunter (1976)
    Hunter
    6.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1977
  • Kate McShane (1975)
    Kate McShane
    6.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1975
  • Archer (1975)
    Archer
    5.7
    TV Series
    • developed for television by
    • written by (creator)
    • 1975
  • Winter Kill (1974)
    Winter Kill
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • story
    • 1974
  • Hawkins (1973)
    Hawkins
    7.4
    TV Series
    • creator
    • writer
    • written by
    • 1973–1974
  • The Family Rico (1972)
    The Family Rico
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • Men at Law (1970)
    Men at Law
    6.3
    TV Series
    • created by
    • 1970–1971
  • The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970)
    The Brotherhood of the Bell
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1970
  • Insight (1960)
    Insight
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1970
  • Che! (1969)
    Che!
    4.8
    • story
    • 1969

Producer



  • Archer (1975)
    Archer
    5.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1975
  • Hawkins (1973)
    Hawkins
    7.4
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1973–1974
  • The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970)
    The Brotherhood of the Bell
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1970

Additional Crew



  • Archer (1975)
    Archer
    5.7
    TV Series
    • developed for television by
    • 1975

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Adam Singer
  • Born
    • May 5, 1922
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 11, 1999
    • Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA(emphysema)
  • Other works
    Unsold pilot: Wrote/created the pilot for a series to be called "House of Four Keys" about adventures centered around an art gallery.

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  • Trivia
    Graduate of Manhattan City College. Served in the Signal Corps during World War II. In addition to his numerous TV scripts, he also wrote six novels.

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