Rick Leed

Rick Leed (January 9, 1955 – August 31, 2017) was an American television and film producer best known as the creator and executive producer of Dr. 90210 series, which premiered in 2004 and ran for six seasons on E!.[1] He also served as executive producer on feature films Where the Heart Is[2] and Company Man.[3]

Rick Leed
Born(1955-01-09)January 9, 1955
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 2017(2017-08-31) (aged 62)
Alma materIslip High School
Northwestern University
Occupation(s)Television and film producer
Notable workWhere the Heart Is
Company Man
Dr. 90210
SpouseJoe Zipkin
Children2
Parent(s)Marvin Leed
Shirley Leed

While he served as president of Wind Dancer, the production house produced the sitcom Home Improvement and romantic comedy film What Women Want. Leed was also instrumental in the launch of Comedy Central's television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 for which he was credited with a special thanks.[4] As an agent, Leed represented several creative talents, including Aaron Sorkin, Rowan Atkinson and Ian McKellen.

Leed died on August 31, 2017. He left a partner and two children.[5]

References
  1. "Dr. 90210", IMDb.com.
  2. "Where the Heart Is Production Credits", Variety, April 24, 2000.
  3. "Leed Blows Out Of Wind Dancer", AllBusiness.com.
  4. "Mystery Science Theater 3000", IMDb.com.
  5. "In memory of Rick Leed". Retrieved February 10, 2019.


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