David Flebotte
David Flebotte | |
|---|---|
 Flebotte in 2017 | |
| Born | October 12, 1959 Hanson, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2025 (aged 65) Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Emerson College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–2024 |
| Spouse |
Sandra Lindqvist (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
David G. Flebotte (October 12, 1959 – July 8, 2025) was an American television producer and writer.[1]
Background
[edit]Flebotte was born in Hanson, Massachusetts, on October 12, 1959.[2] He attended Emerson College, where a professor encouraged him to take up writing.[3] He briefly did stand-up comedy, performing at open mics at Boston comedy clubs.[4]
Career
[edit]Flebotte produced and wrote for television programs including I'm Dying Up Here,[5] Good Advice, Ellen,[6] Just Before I Go,[7] Commando Nanny ,[8] Taxi 0-22,[9] Masters of Sex, 8 Simple Rules, Will & Grace, The Sopranos, Desperate Housewives, Suddenly Susan, Sherri,[10] Dirt, Raising Hope, State of Mind, Chance,[3] George Lopez, The 5 Mrs. Buchanans, Boardwalk Empire, The Geena Davis Show and The Bernie Mac Show.[11] His final credit was the series Tulsa King, producing and writing episodes in the show's first and second seasons.[3]
In 1999, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Best Animated Program for his work on the television program The PJs. His nomination was shared with Steve Tompkins, Larry Wilmore, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Tony Krantz, Eddie Murphy, Will Vinton, Tom Turpin, Bill Freiberger, Mary Sandell, David Bleiman Ichioka, Michael Price, J. Michael Wendel, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Les Firestein, Donald R. Beck and Mark Gustafson.[12] He was nominated twice –in 2012 and 2013– for a WGA Award for his work on Boardwalk Empire.[11][6]
Filmography
[edit]Flebotte worked extensively in television as a writer and producer, contributing to both comedies and dramas across major networks and streaming platforms. He was best known for creating the Showtime series I'm Dying Up Here and producing shows such as Desperate Housewives, Boardwalk Empire, and Tulsa King.[13]
Film
[edit]| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Just Before I Go | Writer | |
| 2014 | Backlash | Co-writer | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | Tulsa King | Co-executive producer, writer | 14 episodes (producer), 4 episodes (writer) |
| 2017–2018 | I'm Dying Up Here | Creator, executive producer, writer | 26 episodes total, wrote 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Chance | Writer | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Brothers in Atlanta | Executive producer | TV movie |
| 2014–2015 | Masters of Sex | Co-executive producer, writer | 24 episodes (producer), 4 episodes (writer) |
| 2012–2014 | Raising Hope | Consulting producer | 24 episodes |
| 2011–2013 | Boardwalk Empire | Writer | 3 episodes |
| 2008–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Co-executive producer, consulting producer, writer | 70 episodes (co-exec), 23 episodes (consulting), 7 episodes (writer) |
| 2009 | Sherri | Creator, executive producer, writer | 15 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | Dirt | Co-executive producer, writer | 7 episodes (producer), 3 episodes (writer) |
| 2007 | Men in Trees | Consulting producer | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | State of Mind | Writer | 1 episode |
| 2004–2005 | Will & Grace | Executive producer, writer | 14 episodes (producer), 1 episode (writer) |
| 2004 | Commando Nanny | Executive producer | Unaired |
| 2003–2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Consulting producer, writer | 37 episodes (producer), 3 episodes (writer) |
| 2002–2003 | The Bernie Mac Show | Co-executive producer, writer | 10 episodes (producer), 2 episodes (writer) |
| 2002 | The Sopranos | Teleplay writer | Episode: "Watching Too Much Television" |
| 2002 | George Lopez | Consulting producer | 3 episodes |
| 2000–2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Executive producer, writer | 10 episodes (producer), 1 episode (writer) |
| 1999–2000 | The PJs | Supervising/co-executive producer, writer | 3 episodes (writer), 3 episodes (producer) |
| 1999–2000 | Suddenly Susan | Consulting producer, writer | 13 episodes (producer), 1 episode (writer) |
| 1995–1997 | Ellen | Co-producer, executive story editor, writer | 10 episodes (producer), 1 episode (editor), 7 episodes (writer) |
| 1994–1995 | The 5 Mrs. Buchanans | Story editor, writer | 3 episodes (editor), 2 episodes (writer) |
| 1994 | Good Advice | Writer | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Animated Program | The PJs | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Writers Guild of America Awards | Television: Dramatic Series | Boardwalk Empire | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Writers Guild of America Awards | Television: Dramatic Series | Boardwalk Empire | Nominated |
Personal life and death
[edit]Flebotte was married to Sandra Lindqvist from 2012 and had two children.[3]
Flebotte was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was a child, and was not expected to survive to adulthood.[3] In the late 1990s, he underwent a double lung transplant.[3] He died from cystic fibrosis at a hospital in Missoula, Montana, on July 8, 2025, at the age of 65.[3][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Burnett, James Mark (2005). Jump In!: Even If You Don't Know how to Swim. Ballentine Books. p. 271. ISBN 9780345481023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "David G Flebotte". U.S., Public Records Index, 1950–1993, Volume 2. Retrieved July 10, 2025 – via Ancestry.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g Thomas, Carly; Barnes, Mike (July 9, 2025). "Dave Flebotte, 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Tulsa King' Writer-Producer, Dies at 65". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Champagne, Christine (June 7, 2017). "What It's Like To Write Stand-Up–Good And Bad–For "I'm Dying Up Here"". Fast Company. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "'Dying' drawn from a comic's life: Jim Carrey brings authenticity to Showtime series". The Globe. Worthington, Minnesota. June 2, 2017. p. 19. Retrieved July 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Loving, Casey (July 9, 2025). "David Flebotte, Veteran TV Writer of 'Ellen,' 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Boardwalk Empire,' Dies at 65". TheWrap. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (April 23, 2015). "Review: In Courteney Cox's 'Just Before I Go,' a Settling of Accounts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (June 24, 2004). "'Will' power: Scribes grab reins of 'Grace'". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Brendan (November 23, 2011). "Hung writer-producer Brett C. Leonard to write Taxi-22". The Gazette. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2009). "Lifetime picks up Shepherd comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c Rice, Lynette (July 8, 2025). "Dave Flebotte Dies; Emmy-Nominated Writer Worked On 'Tulsa King' & 'Desperate Housewives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour Or Less) Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "David Flebotte – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
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