Aaron Spelling
Biography
Aaron Spelling was an American television and film producer, screenwriter and occasional actor, born on April 22, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and initially worked as an actor before establishing himself as a television writer and producer. He began his writing career in the 1950s and later worked with Four Star Productions.
In 1966, he partnered with comedian and actor Danny Thomas to establish Thomas-Spelling Productions. He subsequently founded Aaron Spelling Productions and collaborated with Leonard Goldberg through Spelling-Goldberg Productions. Over his career, he became one of the most prolific television producers in American entertainment, accumulating more than 200 producing credits.
He produced numerous popular television series, including The Mod Squad (1968–1973), The Rookies (1972–1976), Charlie's Angels (1976–1981), The Love Boat (1977–1986), Fantasy Island (1978–1984), Dynasty (1981–1989), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), Melrose Place (1992–1999), 7th Heaven (1996–2007) and Charmed (1998–2006). His television films included The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) and And the Band Played On (1993).
He received two Primetime Emmy Awards and was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1996. He died on June 23, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 83.
