Bill D'Elia
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About
Screenwriter who is known for having been an executive producer and director of shows like How to Get Away with Murder, Chicago Hope, Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, Harry's Law and Monday Mornings. He also co-created the series Judging Amy. He has collaborated with Shonda Rhimes and David E. Kelley. He has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for producing and directing.
Before Fame
He graduated from Ithaca College in New York. He earned a master's degree in communication arts from William Paterson University in New Jersey in 1972.
Trivia
In the 1980s, he worked as a director of television commercials. He directed more than 100 episodes of shows such as Glee, The West Wing, Doogie Howser, M.D. and Northern Exposure. He served as executive producer and a director for the Disney+ series Big Shot.
Family Life
He and his wife Ellie Dombroski have two sons, comedian Chris D'Elia and filmmaker Matt D'Elia.
Associated With
He directed John Stamos in the series Big Shot.
