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David Hudgins Biography

Birth Name:David Hudgins

Birth Place:Durham, North Carolina, United States

Profession Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Founded the Catherine H․ Tuck Foundation, a breast cancer charity
  • Was nominated for Writers Guild of America Awards for "Friday Night Lights" for five consecutive years starting in 2007
  • Graduated from St․ Mark's School of Texas, Duke University and Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law
  • Practiced law in Dallas before starting his career in the entertainment industry
  • Started his career as a staff writer on the Warner Bros․ Television show "Everwood․"
  • Known for writing and producing such series as "Everwood," "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood․"

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2007WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
  • 2008WGA Award (TV)-Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2009WGA Award (TV)-Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2010WGA Award (TV)-Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Writing in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011WGA Award (TV)-Drama Series: nominated
  • 2023Humanitas Prize-Family Feature Film: nominated