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Don Brinkley

American television director, writer, producer (1921–2012)

  • Fame40.6
  • Momentum10.3
  • Wikipedia249
Lived 1921–2012, aged 91United States
United States flagUnited StatesWritersWriter / Author
  • Era
    1921–2012
    Aged 91
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Updated 2026-06-20

Donald Alan Brinkley was an American television writer, director and producer. He wrote for many television shows in a career that spanned over 55 years. He is most notable for shows Medical Center and Trapper John M.D. He also wrote a play and a novel, "A Lively Form of Death". Brinkley was honored by the Museum of Broadcasting both in Los Angeles and New York City for his career.

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40.6
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Momentum10.3
Historical3.1
Now attention57.0
Source confidence25.0
Completeness58.0
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