Stephen J. Cannell

American television producer, writer, novelist, and occasional actor, and the founder of cannell entertainment (1941-2010).

Born February 5th, 1941 in Los Angeles. [ref]

Died September 30th, 2010 at 69 years old in Pasadena (cancer, melanoma). [ref]

Occupations
actor, film director, film producer, novelist, screenwriter, television actor, television producer, writer
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