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David Steven Cohen(1958-2025)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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David Steven Cohen was born on 5 August 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. David Steven was a writer and producer, known for Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990), The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996) and Balto (1995). David Steven died on 15 March 2025 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
BornAugust 5, 1958
DiedMarch 15, 2025(66)
BornAugust 5, 1958
DiedMarch 15, 2025(66)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

Known for

Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer(as David Cohen)
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Bob Hoskins, Phil Collins, Jack Angel, Jim Cummings, Danny Mann, and Robbie Rist in Balto (1995)
Balto
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1995
Craig Anton, Lise Simms, Raviv Ullman, Aly Michalka, and Amy Bruckner in Phil of the Future (2004)
Phil of the Future
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • 75th Writers Guild of America Awards (2023)
    75th Writers Guild of America Awards
    TV Special
    • writer
    • 2023
  • Treasure Trekkers (2019)
    Treasure Trekkers
    8.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2019
  • 71st Writers Guild Awards (New York) (2019)
    71st Writers Guild Awards (New York)
    TV Special
    • writer
    • 2019
  • 70th Writers Guild Awards (New York) (2018)
    70th Writers Guild Awards (New York)
    TV Special
    • writer
    • 2018
  • Space Racers (2014)
    Space Racers
    7.5
    TV Series
    • writer
    • written by (segment "How the Grouch Stole Solstice")
    • 2014–2017
  • Little People (2016)
    Little People
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2016–2018
  • Peg+Cat (2013)
    Peg+Cat
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2014–2015
  • Justin Bradley, Daniel Brochu, Eleanor Noble, Mark Rendall, Mitchell David Rothpan, Evan Smirnow, Michael Yarmush, Wyatt White, Samantha Reynolds, Cameron Ansell, Dallas Jokic, Roman Lutterotti, William Healy, Drew Adkins, and Jacob Ursomarzo in Arthur (1996)
    Arthur
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • Writer
    • 2009–2015
  • Viva Piñata (2006)
    Viva Piñata
    5.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 2006–2007
  • Craig Anton, Lise Simms, Raviv Ullman, Aly Michalka, and Amy Bruckner in Phil of the Future (2004)
    Phil of the Future
    6.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Kenny the Shark (2003)
    Kenny the Shark
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer (segment "Goodbye Ol' Chum")
    • 2004
  • Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)
    Courage the Cowardly Dog
    8.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • head writer
    • story ...
    • 1999–2002
  • The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
    The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
    7.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1996
  • Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Bob Hoskins, Phil Collins, Jack Angel, Jim Cummings, Danny Mann, and Robbie Rist in Balto (1995)
    Balto
    7.1
    • screenplay by
    • 1995
  • Kirk (1995)
    Kirk
    2.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1995

Producer

  • Strangers with Candy (1999)
    Strangers with Candy
    8.1
    TV Series
    • consulting producer
    • 1999
  • The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
    The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
    7.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1996–1997
  • Kirk (1995)
    Kirk
    2.8
    TV Series
    • consulting producer
    • 1995–1996
  • Queen Latifah, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Kim Coles, and John Henton in Living Single (1993)
    Living Single
    7.8
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer (as David Cohen)
    • 1993–1994
  • Charlene
    A Cool Like That Christmas
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • executive producer (as David Cohen)
    • 1993
  • Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
    Parker Lewis Can't Lose
    7.8
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • supervising producer (as David Cohen, as David Cohen)
    • 1991–1993
  • Jahary Bennett, Claude Brooks, Trent Cameron, Penny Johnson Jerald, Darryl Sivad, and Billy Dee Willis in Homeroom (1989)
    Homeroom
    6.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1989

Additional Crew

  • Queen Latifah, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Kim Coles, and John Henton in Living Single (1993)
    Living Single
    7.8
    TV Series
    • executive consultant
    • 1994–1995
  • Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)
    ALF
    7.4
    TV Series
    • executive story consultant
    • 1988–1989
  • ALF Tales (1988)
    ALF Tales
    6.3
    TV Series
    • story editor (as David Cohen)
    • 1988
  • Ellen Burstyn, Megan Mullally, Barry Sobel, Elaine Stritch, and Jesse R. Tendler in The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986)
    The Ellen Burstyn Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • story editor (as David S. Cohn)
    • 1986–1987

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • David S. Cohen
  • Born
    • August 5, 1958
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 15, 2025
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA(cancer)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was cremated at National Cremation Society in Woodside, Queens. His ashes were sprinkled around City Hall Park afterwards.

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