Don Payne
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 5, 1964 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Died
- March 26, 2013
- Active Years
- 1989–2013 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
William Donald Payne was an American writer and producer born on May 5, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he met John Frink. The duo began their careers writing for the sitcom Hope and Gloria. Payne later wrote several episodes of The Simpsons after the year 2000, often collaborating with Frink. In addition to his television work, Payne transitioned into writing feature films. His film credits include My Super Ex-Girlfriend in 2006, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007, Thor in 2011, and the sequel Thor: The Dark World in 2013. Payne passed away on March 26, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, from heart failure caused by bone cancer at the age of 48.
Career overview
William Donald Payne was an American writer and producer born on May 5, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he met John Frink. The duo began their professional writing careers working on the short-lived sitcom Hope and Gloria. Following this, Payne wrote several episodes of The Simpsons after the year 2000, frequently collaborating on these scripts with Frink.
Transitioning into feature films, Payne wrote the movie My Super Ex-Girlfriend in 2006. He also co-wrote Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007, as well as Thor in 2011 and its sequel Thor: The Dark World in 2013. Payne passed away from heart failure caused by bone cancer on March 26, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 48.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- Thor: The Dark World (2013) Story
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) In Memory Of
- Thor (2011) Screenplay
- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Screenplay
- My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) Screenplay
- The Brian Benben Show (1998) Writer
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) Writer
- Hope and Gloria (1995) Writer
- Pride & Joy (1995) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) Producer
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What movies or TV shows is Don Payne best known for?
Don Payne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thor: The Dark World (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Thor (2011), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
When and where was Don Payne born?
Don Payne was born on May 5, 1964 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on March 26, 2013.
How many credits does Don Payne have?
Don Payne has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2013.
What is Don Payne's background in cinema and television?
William Donald Payne was an American writer and producer born on May 5, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he met John Frink. The duo began their careers writing for the sitcom Hope and Gloria. Payne later wrote several episodes of The Simpsons after the ...
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