Michael Leeson
Birth Name:
Michael J. Leeson
Profession
Writer, Producer, Script department, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Won a BMI TV Music Award for "Grand" in 1990, which he shared with Tom Snow
- Won a Humanitas Prize in the 30 Minute Network or Syndicated Television for "Taxi" in 1979
- Started out as a television writer on the series "Love, American Style" in 1972
- Best known as the creator of "The Cosby Show" and as the screenwriter of "The War of the Roses" and "What Planet Are You From?"
- Was a writer and producer on the TV series "Phyllis" in the mid-1970s
Awards
- 1979Humanitas Prize - 30 Minute Network or Syndicated Television:Winner
- 1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1979WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1982WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy:Nominated
- 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1990BMI TV Music AwardWinner
- 1991BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay - Adapted:Nominated