| David was born in 1957. He started his acting career at Brandals University with Marta Kauffman. They've been a team for over 20 years now. He began working in theater in New York. He and Marta teamed up and worked with Michael Skloff (composer) and produced several musicals. |
| One of those was a stage version of the movie Arthur. He co-wrote the book and lyrics for the musical "Personals" with Marta. "Personals" recieved an Outer Critics Award and a Drama Desk nomination. They were co-executive producers on Dream On for many years. That show got an Emmy nomination for best comedy series and a Cable Ace Award. They created the comedy"The Powers that Be" which starred John Forsythe, David Hyde Pierce and others. They also created and were executive producers on "Family Album", "Veronicas Closet and were executive producers on "Jesse". They came up with the idea of "Friends" in 1994 and are still working on that now. |
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| David Crane |
| Crew Credits - Click Link to view IMDb Info - Bergerac - Writer Bergerac - Story Editor (Script Editor) Dream On - Co-Executive Producer Emerdale Farm - Writer Family Album - Writer Family Album - Executive Producer Friends - Writer Friends - Executive Producer Friends - Creator Jesse - Producer Sunday Dinner - Writer The Powers that be - Writer Veronica's Closet - Writer Veronica's Closet - Producer Veronica's Closet - Executive Producer Veronica's Closet - Creator |
| Acting Credits Harmony Street - Saul Cathy Come Home - Barrister Fortress of Amerikkka - Sheriff Mickey One - Art Gallery Patron Quatermass and the Pit - Attendant (uncredited) |