David Coggeshall

Biography

David Coggeshall is an American writer, producer, and occasional actor primarily known for his work in film and television, particularly within the thriller and horror genres.

Biography and Background

Born on April 12, 1976, Coggeshall has an established presence in the Hollywood film and TV industry. He is married to Lori Evans Taylor, with whom he has been married since 2007. A fun bit of trivia about him is that a character named Jimmy Coggeshall in the film The Rundown was named after him by his longtime friend, writer James Vanderbilt.

Career Highlights

Coggeshall has demonstrated versatility across various roles in production, including screenwriter, head writer, and producer. His career includes both feature films and television series:

Major Screenwriting Credits

The Family Plan (2023): He wrote the screenplay for this action-comedy film starring Mark Wahlberg.

Orphan: First Kill (2022): He wrote the screenplay for this psychological slasher prequel, and also served as a co-producer.

The Deliverance (2024): He co-wrote this supernatural horror film directed by Lee Daniels.

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013): He is credited as a writer on this horror film.

Prey (2019): He is credited as a writer on this horror film.

Television and Production Work

In television, Coggeshall has taken on significant writing and executive roles:

He served as the head writer and a producer for the TV shows Watch Over Me and Desire.

He worked as a staff writer on Scream: The TV Series.

He was a consulting producer on the series 1000 Ways to Die.

His work spans various media, and he continues to be involved in high-profile projects, including the upcoming action-adventure comedy film Matchbox, for which he is a co-writer.