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David Angell
David Angell
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NameDavid Angell
Birth date10 April 1946
Birth placeWest Barrington, Rhode Island, U.S.
Death date11 September 2001
Death placeNantucket Sound, Massachusetts, U.S.
OccupationTelevision producer, screenwriter
SpouseLynn Edwards (m. 1971)
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award (multiple)

David Angell was an acclaimed American television producer and screenwriter, best known as a co-creator and executive producer of the iconic sitcoms Cheers and Frasier. His prolific career, primarily in partnership with Peter Casey and David Lee, earned him widespread recognition and numerous industry awards. His life and career were tragically cut short in the September 11 attacks.

Early life and education

David Angell was born in West Barrington, Rhode Island, and was raised in a devout Roman Catholic family. He attended Providence College, a Dominican Order institution, where he graduated with a degree in business administration. Following his graduation, he served in the United States Air Force before transitioning to a career in the private sector, working for several years in the insurance industry in Boston.

Career in television

Angell's entry into the entertainment industry came in the late 1970s when he began writing spec scripts for television. His big break arrived when he joined the writing staff of the ABC sitcom Taxi, working alongside future collaborators like Glen Charles and Les Charles. His talent was quickly recognized, leading to his pivotal role as a producer and writer on the groundbreaking NBC series Cheers, set in a Boston bar. Alongside partners Peter Casey and David Lee, he later co-created the highly successful spin-off Frasier for Paramount Television. This Kelsey Grammer-starring series became one of the most decorated shows in television history, earning Angell multiple Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series awards. His other producing credits included the sitcoms Wings and The John Larroquette Show.

Personal life and death

Angell was married to Lynn Edwards since 1971; the couple had no children and maintained a residence in Pasadena, California. They were active philanthropists, supporting various Catholic Church charities. On September 11, 2001, Angell and his wife were passengers on American Airlines Flight 11, the first aircraft hijacked as part of the September 11 attacks. The plane was crashed by al-Qaeda terrorists into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Their deaths occurred while returning from a family wedding on Cape Cod, with their flight departing from Logan International Airport in Boston.

Legacy and honors

David Angell's legacy is firmly cemented in the history of American television comedy. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences posthumously awarded him a final Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Frasier. In 2002, the Producers Guild of America renamed one of its highest honors the David Angell Humanitarian Award, recognizing his charitable spirit. Furthermore, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category includes the "David Angell Award for Comedy Writing" as part of its official title in his memory. His work continues to be celebrated and studied for its contribution to the genre, influencing countless writers and producers in the industry.

Category:American television producers Category:American screenwriters Category:1946 births Category:2001 deaths Category:Victims of the September 11 attacks Category:Primetime Emmy Award winners