Davey Holmes

Davey Holmes
Holmes at the 2009 Writers Guild Award Ceremony
Born (1969-10-04) October 4, 1969
Massachusetts, USA
Occupation Screenwriter, producer, playwright
Nationality American
Notable works Get Shorty (2017)
Shameless (2013-2015)
Pushing Daisies (2009)
In Treatment (2008)
Damages (2007)
Spouse Sonya Walger (m. 2009)
Children 2

Davey Holmes (born October 4, 1969) is an American screenwriter, producer and playwright.

Writing

Holmes is the creator and Executive Producer of the television show Get Shorty (Epix), and Executive Producer of the show Shameless (Showtime). Other shows he has written for include In Treatment (HBO) for which he won a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series,[1] Damages (FX) for which he received a nomination for Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series,[1] Pushing Daisies (ABC), Awake, (NBC), Chicago Code, (FOX) 3 lbs (CBS; starring Stanley Tucci) and Law & Order (NBC).

In 2017, Holmes created the Epix television series Get Shorty inspired by the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard.[2][3]

Holmes began his writing career in New York City with a production of his original play More Lies About Jerzy (2001) at the Vineyard Theatre starring Jared Harris,[4] and later productions of the play in London at the New End Theatre[5] and in Los Angeles at the Hayworth Theatre.[6] See reviews for all productions.

More Lies About Jerzy is published by Broadway Play Publishing Inc.

Personal life

Holmes married actress Sonya Walger in July 2009. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California.

Other Biographical Details

Holmes played keyboard with the popular ska punk band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, including on their 1989 album, Devil's Night Out.

References

  1. 1 2 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series
  2. ↑ Andreva, Nellie (May 26, 2016). "'Get Shorty' TV Series Ordered By Epix". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  3. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 16, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Gets Premiere Date On Epix; Unveils First-Look Photos". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
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