Davey Holmes
Davey Holmes (born October 4, 1969 in Massachusetts) is an American screenwriter, producer and director. He is the creator and executive producer of the television show Get Shorty on Epix.
Davey Holmes | |
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 Holmes at the 2009 Writers Guild Award Ceremony | |
| Born | October 4, 1969 Massachusetts, USA |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, producer, director |
| Nationality | American |
| Notable works | Get Shorty (2017-2020) Shameless (2013-2015) Pushing Daisies (2009) In Treatment (2008) Damages (2007) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Holmes began his writing career in New York City with a production of his original play More Lies About Jerzy (2001) at the Vineyard Theatre starring Jared Harris,[1] and later productions of the play in London at the New End Theatre[2] and in Los Angeles at the Hayworth Theatre.[3] See reviews for all productions. More Lies About Jerzy is published by Broadway Play Publishing Inc.
Holmes also works extensively in television. He was Executive Producer of Shameless (Showtime). Other shows he has written for include In Treatment (HBO) for which he won a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series,[4] Damages (FX) for which he received a nomination for Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series,[4] Pushing Daisies (ABC), Awake, (NBC), Chicago Code, (FOX) 3 lbs (CBS) and Law & Order (NBC).
In 2017, Holmes created the Epix television series Get Shorty inspired by the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard.[5][6] He also directed episodes.[7] His Holmes Quality Yarns company struck an overall deal with MGM in 2017.[8]
Personal life
Holmes married actress Sonya Walger in July 2009. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California.
Holmes played keyboards with the popular ska punk band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, including on their 1989 album, Devil's Night Out.[9]
References
- "New York Daily News - New York Daily News". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- "More Lies About Jerzy Reviews at New End Theatre - London - Whatsonstage.com". Archived from the original on 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- "Theater review: 'More Lies About Jerzy' at the Hayworth Theatre [Updated]". June 4, 2010.
- Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series
- Andreva, Nellie (May 26, 2016). "'Get Shorty' TV Series Ordered By Epix". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- Petski, Denise (May 16, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Gets Premiere Date On Epix; Unveils First-Look Photos". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- "Davey Holmes - IMDB". IMDb. n.d.
- Littleton, Cynthia (2017-10-23). "MGM Sets Overall Deal With Davey Holmes, Develops Hunter S. Thompson Bio Series". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (1990). Devil's Night Out (CD liner). Taang! Records.