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William M. Finkelstein

Known For
Production
Born
January 1, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA
Active Years
1986–2022 (37 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Production Born Jan 1, 1952 New York City, New York, USA 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1986–2022
37 Years Career Span
35
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: William M. Finkelstein.
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[1] TMDB: Known for Production. Gender: Male. Birthday: January 1, 1952. Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA. Also known as: William M. Finklestein, Bill Finke.
[2] TMDB Bio: American screenwriter, producer, actor, and director for television. Best known for Law & Order, Murder One, and NYPD Blue.
[3] IMDb: Born Jan 1, 1952, NYC. Producer and writer. Known for L.A. Law (1986), Brooklyn South (1997), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009).
[4] Biographies.net: American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director. Writer and producer on Law & Order, Brooklyn South, Murder One, L.A. Law, Cop Rock, and NYPD Blue. Co-created Brooklyn South with David Milch.
Name: William M. Finkelstein (also known as William M. Finklestein or Bill Finke).
Profession: American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director.
Birth Date: January 1, 1952.
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA.
Known for/Work: Law & Order, Murder One, NYPD Blue, L.A. Law, Brooklyn South, Cop Rock, and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.
Specific Credit: Co-created Brooklyn South with David Milch.

William M. Finkelstein, also known as William M. Finklestein or Bill Finke, is an American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director. Born on January 1, 1952, in New York City, New York, USA, he is recognized for his work on various television series.

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Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Known for Production. 14 known credits. Birthday: Jan 1, 1952. Birthplace: NYC. Also known as: William M. Finklestein, Bill Finke.
[2] TMDB Bio: American screenwriter, producer, actor, director for television. Best known for "Law & Order", "Murder One", and "NYPD Blue".
[3] IMDb: Born Jan 1, 1952, NYC. Producer and writer. Known for L.A. Law (1986), Brooklyn South (1997), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009).
[4] Biographies.net: American screenwriter, television producer, actor, television director. Writer and producer on Law & Order, Brooklyn South, Murder One, L.A. Law, Cop Rock, and NYPD Blue. Co-created Brooklyn South with David Milch.
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William M. Finkelstein is an American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director. Born on January 1, 1952, in New York City, New York, USA, he is also known as William M. Finklestein and Bill Finke. His professional work includes roles as a producer and writer.
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Finkelstein is recognized for his work on several television series. He has served as a writer and producer for Law & Order, Murder One, NYPD Blue, L.A. Law, Cop Rock, and Brooklyn South. He co-created Brooklyn South alongside frequent collaborator David Milch. His known credits include 14 entries. Specific productions associated with him include L.A. Law (1986), Brooklyn South (1997), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009).
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William M. Finkelstein is an American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director. Born on January 1, 1952, in New York City, New York, USA, he is also known as William M. Finklestein and Bill Finke. He is a producer and writer known for his work on various television productions.

Finkelstein is best known for his contributions to Law & Order, Murder One, and NYPD Blue. His credits as a writer and producer extend to Brooklyn South, L.A. Law, and Cop Rock. He co-created the series Brooklyn South with frequent collaborator David Milch. His known credits total 14. Other notable works associated with him include L.A. Law (1986), Brooklyn South (1997), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009).
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"William M. Finkelstein is an American screenwriter, television producer, actor, and television director. Born on January 1, 1952, in New York City, New York, USA, he is also known as William M. Finklestein and Bill Finke. He is a producer and writer known for his work on various television productions.

Finkelstein is best known for his work on Law & Order, Murder One, and NYPD Blue. He has worked as a writer and producer on Brooklyn South, L.A. Law, and Cop Rock. He co-created Brooklyn South with frequent collaborator David Milch. His known credits include 14 entries. Other productions associated with him include L.A. Law (1986), Brooklyn South (1997), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)."
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Career timeline

East New York · Executive ProducerEast New York · Creator
The Good FightThe Good Fight · Consulting ProducerThe Good Fight · WriterThe Good Fight · Executive ProducerHeart of Justice · Writer
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New OrleansBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans · Writer
L.A. Law: The Movie · Writer
Ally McBealBrooklyn South · WriterBrooklyn South · Executive ProducerBrooklyn South · Creator
On Seventh Avenue · Writer
Murder One · WriterMurder One · DirectorMurder One · ProducerMurder One · Story
NYPD Blue · StoryNYPD Blue · TeleplayNYPD Blue · Executive Producer
Civil Wars · WriterCivil Wars · CreatorCivil Wars · TeleplayCivil Wars · Executive Producer
Law & Order · WriterLaw & Order · Executive ProducerCop Rock · WriterCop Rock · DirectorCop Rock · Creator
L.A. Law · WriterL.A. Law · DirectorL.A. Law · TeleplayL.A. Law · StoryL.A. Law · Co-Producer

Full Filmography

39 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William M. Finkelstein best known for?

William M. Finkelstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including East New York (2022), East New York (2022), Grandmother's House (1988), Grandmother's House (1988).

When and where was William M. Finkelstein born?

William M. Finkelstein was born on January 1, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does William M. Finkelstein have?

William M. Finkelstein has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2022.

What is William M. Finkelstein's background in cinema and television?

Subject: William M. Finkelstein. Goal: Factual identity profile (Production focus). Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Known for Production. Gender: Male. Birthday: January 1, 1952. Place of Birth: New York ...

William M. Finkelstein by the numbers

39credits
4films
35TV series
1986–2022active years

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