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Bill D'Elia

Known For
Directing
Birthplace
Queens, New York, USA
Active Years
1975–2022 (48 Years)
Total Credits
53 credits in database
Directing Queens, New York, USA 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1975–2022
48 Years Career Span
41
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bill D'Elia is an American television screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in Queens, New York, he is a second-generation Italian-American. He graduated from Ithaca College and earned a master's degree in communication arts from William Paterson University in 1972. D'Elia is married to Ellie Dombroski, and they have two sons, actor and comedian Chris D'Elia and filmmaker Matt D'Elia. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 46 works. He has served as an executive producer and director on at least a dozen television series, including How to Get Away with Murder, The Crazy Ones, Monday Mornings, Harry's Law, Boston Legal, and Ally McBeal. He is recognized for his contributions to popular television shows throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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Career

Career overview

Bill D'Elia is an American television screenwriter, producer, and director who has contributed to numerous television series throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Born in Queens, New York, D'Elia pursued his education at Ithaca College before earning a master's degree in communication arts from William Paterson University in 1972. His professional career is marked by a significant body of work in television production and direction, with a total of 46 known credits listed in his professional profile.

As an executive producer and director, D'Elia has been involved with at least a dozen television series. His notable credits include work on programs such as How To Get Away With Murder, The Crazy Ones, Monday Mornings, Harry's Law, Boston Legal, and Ally McBeal. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry, maintaining a consistent presence in television production. D'Elia is a second-generation Italian-American and is married to Ellie Dombroski, with whom he has two sons, Chris D'Elia and Matt D'Elia.

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Career timeline

The Lincoln Lawyer · Director
Big Shot · Executive ProducerBig Shot · Director
Grand Hotel · Director
The Resident · Director
The Good Doctor · DirectorChris D'Elia: Man on Fire · Director
Goliath · DirectorThe Catch · Director
Chris D'Elia: Incorrigible · Director
How to Get Away with Murder · DirectorManhattan · Director
The Crazy Ones · DirectorMonday Mornings · ProducerChris D'Elia: White Male. Black Comic. · Director
Harry's Law · Producer
Glee · DirectorEastwick · Director
The Mentalist · Director
Grey's Anatomy · DirectorMy Date with Drew
Boston Legal · DirectorBoston Legal · Executive Producer
Miracles · DirectorThe Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire · Director111 Gramercy Park · Director
American Dreams · Director
Law & Order: Criminal Intent · Director
The West Wing · DirectorJudging Amy · WriterJudging Amy · CreatorGet Real · Director
The Practice · DirectorAlly McBeal · DirectorAlly McBeal · Executive Producer
The Tomorrow Man · Director
In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy · DirectorBig Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story · Director
Chicago Hope · DirectorChicago Hope · Executive Producer
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman · DirectorHarts of the West · Director
Reasonable Doubts · Director
Law & Order · DirectorBeverly Hills, 90210 · DirectorNorthern Exposure · Director
Doogie Howser, M.D. · DirectorThe Feud · DirectorThe Feud · Writer
American Playhouse · DirectorAmerican Playhouse · Writer
Saturday Night Live · Director

Full Filmography

53 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bill D'Elia best known for?

Bill D'Elia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lincoln Lawyer (2022), Big Shot (2021), Big Shot (2021), Grand Hotel (2019).

When and where was Bill D'Elia born?

Bill D'Elia was born in Queens, New York, USA.

How many credits does Bill D'Elia have?

Bill D'Elia has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2022.

What is Bill D'Elia's background in cinema and television?

Bill D'Elia is an American television screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in Queens, New York, he is a second-generation Italian-American. He graduated from Ithaca College and earned a master's degree in communication arts from William Paterson University in 1972. D'Elia is married to Ellie Dombroski, and they h...

Bill D'Elia by the numbers

53credits
10films
43TV series
1975–2022active years

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