David Crane (created August 13, 1957) is an American writer and producer. He’s among the originators of the television situation comedy “Friends”, along along with his longtime pal Marta Kauffman. He could be Jewish. He attended Harriton High School in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, and received his bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. He along with his life partner, Jeffrey Klarik (also a producer of “Mad About You”), created the 2006 ensemble situation comedy “The Class”. In 2011, Crane and Klarik created a situation comedy called “Episodes” for the BBC.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement, Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Lyrics
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy, British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, Drama Desk...
Movies
The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate
TV Shows
The Class, Friends, Veronica's Closet, Dream On, The Powers That Be, Episodes, Family Album
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
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Attended Harriton High School in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, and received his bachelor's degree from Brandeis University. He's the son of long-time Philadelphia WCAU/CBS news anchor Gene Crane and wife, Joan Crane.
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Episodes
TV Series written by - 41 episodes, 2011 - 2017 created by - 34 episodes, 2011 - 2015 creator - 7 episodes, 2017
The Class
TV Series created by - 19 episodes, 2006 - 2007 written by - 6 episodes, 2006 - 2007 story - 3 episodes, 2006 - 2007 teleplay - 1 episode, 2007
Joey
TV Series character: "Joey Tribbiani" - 43 episodes, 2004 - 2006 character: Joey Tribbiani - 3 episodes, 2004
Friends
TV Series created by - 236 episodes, 1994 - 2004 written by - 18 episodes, 1994 - 2004 teleplay by - 2 episodes, 2000 - 2004 story by - 1 episode, 1995
Friends: The One Before the Last One - Ten Years of Friends
2004
TV Movie creator / written by
Veronica's Closet
TV Series created by - 66 episodes, 1997 - 2000 written by - 1 episode
Crashendo
1996
Short story
Dream On
TV Series created by - 119 episodes, 1990 - 1996 written by - 17 episodes, 1990 - 1993
Couples
1994
TV Movie
Family Album
1993
TV Series created by - 6 episodes
The Powers That Be
TV Series created by - 21 episodes, 1992 - 1993 teleplay - 2 episodes, 1992
Sunday Dinner
1991
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Everything's Relative
1987
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Episodes
2011-2017
TV Series executive producer - 41 episodes
The Class
2006-2007
TV Series executive producer - 19 episodes
Friends
1994-2004
TV Series executive producer - 236 episodes
Friends: The One Before the Last One - Ten Years of Friends
2004
TV Movie executive producer
Veronica's Closet
1997-2000
TV Series executive producer - 66 episodes
Jesse
1998-2000
TV Series executive producer - 34 episodes
Couples
1994
TV Movie associate producer
Dream On
TV Series co-executive producer - 40 episodes, 1991 - 1992 producer - 14 episodes, 1990
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dream On
1993-1994
TV Series creative consultant - 24 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Back in Time for Dinner
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
We're the Millers
2013
writer: "I'll Be There For You"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 1
2010-2011
TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
2008
Video writer: "I'll Be There For You"
Idool 2004
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops
1995
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Dream On
1990
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Friends
1996
TV Series
Director
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Friends: Friends from the Start
2012
Video documentary short
Himself
Friends Final Thoughts
2005
Video short
Himself
Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Comedy Series
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2004
TV Quick Award
TV Quick Awards, UK
Best Comedy Show
Friends (1994)
2002
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
2002
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Writing in a Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
2000
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Television Comedy
1993
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Writing a Comedy Series
Dream On (1990)
1992
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Comedy Series
Dream On (1990)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Episodes (2011)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Episodes (2011)
2013
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Episodes (2011)
2013
BAFTA TV Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Situation Comedy
Episodes (2011)
2013
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Episodic Comedy
Episodes (2011)
2012
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
New Series
Episodes (2011)
2011
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Episodes (2011)
2004
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
Episode of the Year
Friends (1994)
2003
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
2000
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
1999
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
1996
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
1995
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Friends (1994)
1994
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Comedy Series
Dream On (1990)
1993
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series