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Linwood Boomer Biography

Birth Name:Linwood Boomer

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Began his on-screen career in his early twenties on series such as "Little House on the Prairie" and "The Young and the Restless" before transitioning to behind-the-scenes roles by the early '80s
He is best known as the mastermind behind "Malcolm in the Middle" which he created based on his experience growing up with three brothers as well as his own family's mishaps that included his four children