Aaron Spelling

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Birthday: April 22, 1923

Recognized by "The Guinness Book of World Records" as the most prolific television producer of all time, Aaron Spelling has helped shape the medium since the 1960s and, though primarily known for escapist entertainment, has always mixed the occasional serious drama in amidst the comedies, actioners and glamour-girl shows that brought him his greatest success. He began his career as a war correspondent for Stars and Stripes during World War II but switched from journalism to drama after leaving the service, directing productions before sc…more

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Credits

Actor

An All Star Party For Aaron Spelling
The King of Primetime -- Aaron Spelling
Interviewee
TV Revolution
Love Thy Neighbor: The Baddest and the Best of Melrose Place
Intimate Portrait: Alyssa Milano

Consultants & Advisors

The Renegades
Creative Consultant

Other

7th Heaven
Acknowledgment

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Career Milestones

2004
Executive produced the short-lived WB drama "Summerland"
2000
Produced the NBC fall primetime serial "Titans"
1999
Served as an executive producer of the feature version of "The Mod Squad"; last project under the film production arm of Spelling Entertainment
1998 to 0000
Created the WB series "Charmed" reuniting him with "90210" star Shannen Doherty; Doherty left the show in 2001
1998
Honored by ABC with "An All Star Party For Aaron Spelling"

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Awards

2000
Producers Guild of America David Susskind Lifetime Achievement in Television Award:
1999
BAFTA Britannia Award for Television:
1997
Soap Opera Digest Editor's Award:
1993
Emmy: Outstanding Made For Television Movie
1988
Emmy: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special