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Stephen J. Cannell - Trivia, Family, Bio

Owner of a self-named production studio. He was known for The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, and other classic TV shows.

Before Fame

He worked in the family business before selling his first script to It Takes a Thief in 1968.

Trivia

He often worked with a typewriter when writing scripts.

Family Life

His wife was named Marcia, and they had four children.

Associated With

He produced the movie The A-Team, featuring Liam Neeson, that was based on his popular TV series.