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Sean Whitesell(1963-2015)

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Actor
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Sean Whitesell was born on 11 March 1963 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Oz (1997), The Killing (2011) and Cold Case (2003). He was married to Maria Quiban. He died on 28 December 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMarch 11, 1963
DiedDecember 28, 2015(52)
BornMarch 11, 1963
DiedDecember 28, 2015(52)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

J.D. Williams in Oz (1997)
Oz
8.7
TV Series
  • Producer
Mireille Enos in The Killing (2011)
The Killing
8.3
TV Series
  • Producer
Cold Case (2003)
Cold Case
7.7
TV Series
  • Producer
Michelle Forbes, Yaphet Kotto, Max Perlich, Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson, and Melissa Leo in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
Homicide: Life on the Street
8.7
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Producer

  • Mireille Enos in The Killing (2011)
    The Killing
    8.3
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2014
  • Perception (2012)
    Perception
    7.5
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Jason Lee in Memphis Beat (2010)
    Memphis Beat
    7.5
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2010
  • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
    House
    8.7
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2007–2008
  • The Black Donnellys (2007)
    The Black Donnellys
    8.1
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2007
  • Cold Case (2003)
    Cold Case
    7.7
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • supervising producer
    • 2003–2006
  • Push, Nevada (2002)
    Push, Nevada
    7.3
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2002
  • J.D. Williams in Oz (1997)
    Oz
    8.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2002

Writer

  • Brett Rickaby in Eddie and the Aviator (2015)
    Eddie and the Aviator
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2015
  • Mireille Enos in The Killing (2011)
    The Killing
    8.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2014
  • Perception (2012)
    Perception
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2013–2014
  • Borgia (2011)
    Borgia
    7.7
    TV Series
    • teleplay by
    • 2011–2013
  • Jason Lee in Memphis Beat (2010)
    Memphis Beat
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2010
  • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
    House
    8.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2007
  • The Black Donnellys (2007)
    The Black Donnellys
    8.1
    TV Series
    • teleplay by
    • written by
    • 2007
  • Cold Case (2003)
    Cold Case
    7.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2003–2006
  • Tom Sizemore in Robbery Homicide Division (2002)
    Robbery Homicide Division
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2003
  • Push, Nevada (2002)
    Push, Nevada
    7.3
    TV Series
    • staff writer
    • 2002
  • Michael Rapaport, Jeri Ryan, Rashida Jones, and Chi McBride in Boston Public (2000)
    Boston Public
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2002
  • J.D. Williams in Oz (1997)
    Oz
    8.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2001–2002
  • Mark Ruffalo in The Beat (2000)
    The Beat
    5.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • story editor
    • 2000
  • The Hoop Life
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1999
  • Michelle Forbes, Yaphet Kotto, Max Perlich, Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson, and Melissa Leo in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
    Homicide: Life on the Street
    8.7
    TV Series
    • teleplay by
    • staff writer
    • 1998

Actor

  • Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor, Michael Michele, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson, Jon Seda, and Callie Thorne in Homicide: The Movie (2000)
    Homicide: The Movie
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Devilbliss
    • 2000
  • Michelle Forbes, Yaphet Kotto, Max Perlich, Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson, and Melissa Leo in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
    Homicide: Life on the Street
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Dr. Eli Devilbiss
    • 1993–1999
  • J.D. Williams in Oz (1997)
    Oz
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Donald Groves
    • 1997
  • Church
    Short
    • Harp
    • 1997
  • Pacific Blue (1996)
    Pacific Blue
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Leo
    • 1996
  • John Larroquette in The John Larroquette Show (1993)
    The John Larroquette Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Man
    • 1994
  • Bruce Campbell in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993)
    The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Squad Sgt.
    • 1994
  • And the Band Played On (1993)
    And the Band Played On
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Country Club Attendant
    • 1993
  • Johnny Bago (1993)
    Johnny Bago
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Officer #1
    • 1993
  • Marilyn Monroe, Jason Priestley, Jerry O'Connell, and Gabriel Olds in Calendar Girl (1993)
    Calendar Girl
    5.2
    • Officer
    • 1993
  • Corbin Bernsen and Adrian Pasdar in The Killing Box (1993)
    The Killing Box
    4.6
    • Raider
    • 1993
  • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Mountie
    • 1993
  • Téa Leoni and Corey Parker in Flying Blind (1992)
    Flying Blind
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Waiter
    • 1992
  • Mitzi Kapture and Rob Estes in Silk Stalkings (1991)
    Silk Stalkings
    6.6
    TV Series
    • James Vannoker
    • 1992
  • Dennis Franz, Cliff De Young, and Roxann Dawson in N.Y.P.D. Mounted (1991)
    N.Y.P.D. Mounted
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • 2nd Jogger
    • 1991

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 11, 1963
    • Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA
  • Died
    • December 28, 2015
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Maria QuibanSeptember 6, 2009 - December 31, 2015 (his death, 1 child)
  • Parents
      John Patrick Whitesell Sr.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Brother of John Whitesell, Christopher Whitesell and Patrick Whitesell.

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