Glen A. Larson
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 3, 1937 in Long Beach, California, USA
- Died
- November 14, 2014
- Active Years
- 1957–2024 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 137 credits in database
Biography
Glen Albert Larson was an American composer, writer, and television producer born on January 3, 1937, in Long Beach, California. He died on November 14, 2014, at the age of 77. Larson was a member of the satire and folk revival group The Four Preps and remained active in television until the early 2010s. He created numerous series, including Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I., The Fall Guy, Quincy, M.E., Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Alias Smith and Jones, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, B. J. and the Bear, and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. He is also known as Chris. His professional credits include 69 known works, with a particular recognition for his writing.
Career overview
Glen Albert Larson was an American composer, writer, and television producer born on January 3, 1937, in Long Beach, California. He was active in the television industry until the early 2010s. In addition to his work in television, he was a member of the satire and folk revival group known as The Four Preps.
Larson created a wide variety of television series. His credits include Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, and Quincy, M.E. He also created The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., and Knight Rider.
Throughout his career, Larson was recognized for his writing and production work. He is specifically noted for his involvement with projects such as The Fall Guy and Battlestar Galactica. He passed away on November 14, 2014, at the age of 77.
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Full Filmography
137 titles- The Fall Guy (2024) Original Series Creator
- Magnum P.I. (2018) Original Series Creator
- Caprica (2010) Consulting Producer
- Caprica (2010) Characters
- Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009) Producer
- Knight Rider (2008) Writer
- Knight Rider (2008) Executive Producer
- Knight Rider (2008) Creator
- Knight Rider (2008) Characters
- Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007) Producer
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) Creator
- Sciography (2000)
- The Darwin Conspiracy (1999) Writer
- Night Man (1997) Writer
- Night Man (1997) Director
- Night Man (1997) Creator
- Team Knight Rider (1997) Executive Producer
- Team Knight Rider (1997) Creator
- Nightman (1997) Writer
- One West Waikiki (1994) Writer
- One West Waikiki (1994) Director
- One West Waikiki (1994) Producer
- One West Waikiki (1994) Creator
- Staying Afloat (1993) Writer
- P.S. I Luv U (1991) Writer
- P.S. I Luv U (1991) Producer
- P.S. I Luv U (1991) Creator
- Knight Rider 2000 (1991) Characters
- Chameleons (1989) Writer
- Chameleons (1989) Associate Producer
- Chameleons (1989) Director
- The Road Raiders (1989) Screenstory
- The Road Raiders (1989) Teleplay
- The Road Raiders (1989) Executive Producer
- The Road Raiders (1989) Theme Song Performance
- The Highwayman (1987) Writer
- The Highwayman (1987) Creator
- Half Nelson (1985) Writer
- Half Nelson (1985) Producer
- Half Nelson (1985) Creator
- Half Nelson (1985) Writer
- In Like Flynn (1985) Writer
- Cover Up (1984) Writer
- Cover Up (1984) Producer
- Cover Up (1984) Creator
- Automan (1983) Writer
- Automan (1983) Producer
- Automan (1983) Creator
- Masquerade (1983) Writer
- Masquerade (1983) Creator
- Trauma Center (1983) Story
- Trauma Center (1983) Teleplay
- Trauma Center (1983) Creator
- Manimal (1983) Writer
- Manimal (1983) Creator
- Knight Rider (1982) Writer
- Knight Rider (1982) Producer
- Knight Rider (1982) Creator
- Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix (1982) Writer
- Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix (1982) Executive Producer
- Rooster (1982) Writer
- Rooster (1982) Executive Producer
- Terror at Alcatraz (1982) Writer
- Terror at Alcatraz (1982) Executive Producer
- The Fall Guy (1981) Writer
- The Fall Guy (1981) Producer
- The Fall Guy (1981) Creator
- Fitz and Bones (1981) Producer
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) Writer
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) Creator
- Galactica 1980 (1980) Writer
- Galactica 1980 (1980) Producer
- Galactica 1980 (1980) Creator
- Conquest of the Earth (1980) Writer
- Conquest of the Earth (1980) Executive Producer
- The Murder That Wouldn't Die (1980) Writer
- The Murder That Wouldn't Die (1980) Executive Producer
- Nightside (1980) Teleplay
- Nightside (1980) Executive Producer
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Writer
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Producer
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Creator
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) Writer
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) Producer
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) Creator
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) Writer
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) Producer
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) Creator
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Writer
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Executive Producer
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) Writer
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) Story
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) Characters
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) Executive Producer
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Writer
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Executive Producer
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Teleplay
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Creator
- Sword of Justice (1978) Writer
- Sword of Justice (1978) Producer
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Writer
- Evening in Byzantium (1978) Teleplay
- Evening in Byzantium (1978) Executive Producer
- B.J. and the Bear (1978) Teleplay
- B.J. and the Bear (1978) Executive Producer
- A Double Life (1978) Screenplay
- The Islander (1978) Writer
- The Islander (1978) Producer
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Writer
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Director
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Producer
- Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) Writer
- Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) Producer
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Writer
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Executive Producer
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Story
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Creator
- Switch (1975) Director
- Switch (1975) Writer
- Switch (1975) Producer
- Switch (1975) Creator
- Switch (1975) Writer
- Switch (1975) Producer
- Get Christie Love! (1974) Producer
- The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (1973) Writer
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Writer
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Producer
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Creator
- The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (1971) Teleplay
- McCloud (1970) Writer
- McCloud (1970) Director
- McCloud (1970) Executive Producer
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) Writer
- The Fugitive (1963) Story
- The Virginian (1962) Producer
- The Edsel Show (1957) as Self
- Knight Rider Characters
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What movies or TV shows is Glen A. Larson best known for?
Glen A. Larson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fall Guy (2024), Magnum P.I. (2018), Scarface (1932), Scarface (1932).
When and where was Glen A. Larson born?
Glen A. Larson was born on January 3, 1937 in Long Beach, California, USA. They passed away on November 14, 2014.
How many credits does Glen A. Larson have?
Glen A. Larson has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2024.
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Glen Albert Larson was an American composer, writer, and television producer born on January 3, 1937, in Long Beach, California. He died on November 14, 2014, at the age of 77. Larson was a member of the satire and folk revival group The Four Preps and remained active in television until the early 2010s. He created num...
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