David A. Goodman

Birth Name:

David A. Goodman

Birth Place:

New Rochelle, New York, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor, Script department

Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award and a BAFTA TV Award for "Family Guy," as well as a Nebula Award for "Futurama․"
Graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Political Science in 1984
Wanted to become a television writer after reading about them in "The Making of 'Star Trek'" when he was in high school
Best known as the writer and producer of "Star Trek: Enterprise," "The Golden Girls," "Family Guy," and "Futurama․"
An animated version of him appears in the "Family Guy" episode "Not All Dogs Go to Heaven," where the family goes to a Star Trek convention
Got his job on "Star Trek: Enterprise" in part because they liked his Star Trek-themed "Futurama" episode, "Where No Fan Has Gone Before․"
Has been known to voice parodies of Ray Romano on "Family Guy" by simply talking because his voice is so deep
Wrote the book "Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years" to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the fictional founding of the United Federation of Planets

2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2004Nebula Award - Best Script:Nominated
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2008BAFTA TV Award - Best International:Nominated
2008Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or More):Nominated
2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
2013WGA Award (TV) - Animation:Nominated
2019Dragon Award - Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series:Nominated
2023WGA Award (TV) - TV & New Media Motion Pictures:Winner

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