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David Axlerod(1937-2021)

  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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David Axlerod was born on 13 January 1937 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Hollywood Homicide (2003), Easy Rider (1969) and This Is the End (2013). He was married to Lisa Ann Monitto. He died on 13 December 2021 in Miami, Florida, USA.
BornJanuary 13, 1937
DiedDecember 13, 2021(84)
BornJanuary 13, 1937
DiedDecember 13, 2021(84)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett in Hollywood Homicide (2003)
Hollywood Homicide
5.4
  • Soundtrack(as David Axelrod)
  • 2003
Peter Fonda in Easy Rider (1969)
Easy Rider
7.2
  • Soundtrack(as David Axelrod)
  • 1969
Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, and Jonah Hill in This Is the End (2013)
This Is the End
6.6
  • Soundtrack(as David Axelrod)
  • 2013
Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade, and Jonah Hill in The Watch (2012)
The Watch
5.7
  • Soundtrack(as David Axelrod)
  • 2012

Credits

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Writer

  • Fran Brill, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, and John Tartaglia in Play with Me Sesame (2002)
    Play with Me Sesame
    6.4
    TV Series
    • segment writer
    • 2002–2004
  • Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show (2002)
    Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
    7.7
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2002
  • The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)
    The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1998
  • Nick Jr. Network Bumpers (1994)
    Nick Jr. Network Bumpers
    5.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1996
  • Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1976–1995
  • Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, and Jerry Nelson in Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)
    Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
    7.3
    Video
    • series writer
    • 1990
  • Sesame Street: Oscar's Letter Party (1988)
    Sesame Street: Oscar's Letter Party
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 1988
  • Alan Arkin in Harry (1987)
    Harry
    5.1
    TV Series
    • executive story editor
    • 1987
  • Harvey Korman and Valerie Perrine in Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills (1986)
    Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1986
  • That Was the Year That Was
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • George Burns Half-Hour Comedy Hour (1985)
    George Burns Half-Hour Comedy Hour
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by (as David Axelrod)
    • 1985
  • John Ritter, Shelley Duvall, Mr. T, Annette O'Toole, Ruth Gordon, and Geri Jewell in The Secret World of the Very Young (1984)
    The Secret World of the Very Young
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T (1984)
    Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T
    7.4
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Devon Pierce in Miss Teen USA Pageant (1983)
    Miss Teen USA Pageant
    6.8
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1983
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1983

Additional Crew

  • Harvey Korman and Valerie Perrine in Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills (1986)
    Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills
    5.9
    TV Series
    • executive story editor
    • 1986
  • George Burns Half-Hour Comedy Hour (1985)
    George Burns Half-Hour Comedy Hour
    7.9
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1985

Producer

  • Wired Science (2007)
    Wired Science
    7.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2007
  • David Axelrod Live
    9.6
    Video
    • producer (as David A. Axelrod)
    • 2006
  • American Experience (1988)
    American Experience
    8.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2003–2005
  • Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998)
    Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1998
  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
    The History of Rock 'n' Roll
    8.2
    TV Mini Series
    • line producer
    • 1995

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • David A. Axelrod
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • January 13, 1937
    • Buffalo, New York, USA
  • Died
    • December 13, 2021
    • Miami, Florida, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Lisa Ann Monitto? - December 13, 2021 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews

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