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Steven Bochco

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: December 16, 1943

Widely considered one of the most prominent and influential television producers of all time, Steven Bochco has been responsible for groundbreaking dramas that pushed the boundaries for acceptable content, while underscoring the human frailty that exists in those who perform our toughest jobs. After working as a journeyman writer on such noted detective shows as “Columbo” (NBC, 1971-78) and “Delvecchio” (CBS, 1976-77), Bochco branched out on his own, creating his first Emmy-winning hit, “Hill Street Blues” (NBC, 1981-87), the first …more

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Actor
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Producer

Career Milestones

  • 2005

    Executive produced the drama series "Over There," (FX) a contemporary war drama about U.S. troops in Iraq and their families back home

  • 2005

    Took over production of ABC'S hit White House drama "Commander in Chief" from creator Rod Lurie

  • 2001

    Returned as producer of "NYPD Blue"

  • 2001

    Served as executive producer of the fall drama series "Philly", starring Kim Delaney

  • 1999

    Filed lawsuit against 20th Century Fox claiming "NYPD Blue" was licensed to a Fox cable outlet at below market value; suit requested $61.6 million in compensation

Awards

  • 1999

    Directors Guild of America Diversity Award:

  • 1999

    Humanitas Prize: 90 minute

  • 1998

    David Susskind Lifetime Achievement in Television Award:

  • 1998

    People's Choice Award: Favorite New TV Drama Series

  • 1997

    George Foster Peabody Award:

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