William M. Finkelstein

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Writer, Producer, Actor, Director, Script department

Was nominated for a Chlotrudis Award for Best Original Screenplay for "The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans" in 2010
Was nominated for two Writers Guild of America Awards for Episodic Drama for "L․A․ Law" in 1990 and 1991
Was nominated for three Edgar Allan Poe Awards for Best Television Episode, one for "L․A․ Law" in 1990 and two for "Brooklyn South" in 1999
Started out as an executive story editor on the TV series "L․A․ Law" in 1987
Best known as the writer, executive producer, and executive story editor of "L․A․ Law" and as the writer and executive producer of "Law & Order․"
Directed the "L․A․ Law" episode titled "Finish Line" in 1994
Had small roles in "Ally McBeal," "Cop Rock," and "On Seventh Avenue," among others

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