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Dave Boone Biography

Birth Name:Dave Boone

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won a CableACE award for his work on "Caroline's Comedy Hour․"
  • A writer for many years, he got his big break when he was asked to write for 1998 Academy Awards host Billy Crystal
  • Started out working as a joke writer for comic Jay Leno
  • Has frequently written for the Tony Awards

Awards

  • 1995CableACE-Stand-Up Comedy Series: winner
  • 2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Writing: nominated
  • 2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Daytime Special Event: winner
  • 2025WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Specials: nominated