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Donald P. Bellisario
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| Donald P. Bellisario | |
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| Birth name | Donald Paul Bellisario |
| Born | August 8, 1935 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Notable Shows | Quantum Leap Airwolf Magnum, P.I. JAG NCIS |
| Awards | see below |
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Biography
Born on August 8, 1935 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Donald P. Bellisario has produced or written for some of the most popular television dramas to cross the airwaves over the last 30 years. His writing credits include such popular shows as Kojak and Battlestar Galactica, and his producer/creator credits include Airwolf, Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., and most recently, military dramas JAG and NCIS.
Roles
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum, P.I. | Desk Clerk | 3x22 - Faith and Begorrah | April 28, 1983 |
| Quantum Leap | Dr. Timothy Mintz | 2x11 - A Portrait for Troian | December 13, 1989 |
| Quantum Leap | 5x22 - Mirror Image | May 5, 1993 | |
| JAG (uncredited) |
Himself | 3x14 - Father's Day | February 3, 1998 |
| JAG | Hugh Blackadder | 3x24 - To Russia with Love (1) | May 19, 1998 |
Producer
Series Producer
| Series | Year(s) | Credit | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baa Baa Black Sheep | 1977 –1978 | Producer | |
| Battlestar Galactica (1978) | 1978 –1979 | Supervising Producer | 1 |
| Magnum, P.I. | 1980 –1982 | Executive Producer | |
| Tales of the Gold Monkey | 1982 –1983 | Executive Producer | |
| Airwolf | 1984 –1985 | Executive Producer | |
| Quantum Leap | 1989 –1993 | Executive Producer | |
| Tequila and Bonetti | 1992 | Executive Producer | |
| JAG | 1995 –2005 | Executive Producer | |
| First Monday | 2002 | Executive Producer | |
| NCIS | 2003 – | Executive Producer |
Writer
Series Creator
| Series | Premiere Date | Creation Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Magnum, P.I. | December 11, 1980 | Creator |
| Tales of the Gold Monkey | September 22, 1982 | Creator |
| Airwolf | January 28, 1984 | Creator |
| Quantum Leap | March 26, 1989 | Creator |
| Tequila and Bonetti | January 17, 1992 | Creator |
| JAG | September 23, 1995 | Creator |
| First Monday | January 15, 2002 | Co-Creator |
| NCIS | September 23, 2003 | Co-Creator |
Episode Writer
| Series | Episode | Airdate | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kojak (1973) | 5x01 - The Queen of Hearts Is Wild | October 2, 1977 | |
| Switch | 3x14 - Coronado Circle | February 7, 1978 | |
| Baa Baa Black Sheep | 2x13 - A Little Bit of England | April 6, 1978 |
Director
Episode Director
| Series | Episode | Airdate | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baa Baa Black Sheep | 2x13 - A Little Bit of England | April 6, 1978 |
Awards and Accolades
- 1981: Edgar Award, Best Television Episode (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1982: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1983: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1984: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Magnum, P.I.)
- 1990: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 1991: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 1992: Emmy Award Nomination, Best Drama Series (Quantum Leap)
- 2004: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
