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David Edward Kelley is an American actor best known for playing Writer/Producer in L.a.

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Best Known For:The television show L.A. Law
Breakthrough:Became the showrunner of L.A. Law, establishing his reputation for legal dramas in 1989

10 Quick Facts About David Edward Kelley

  • Full Name: David Edward Kelley
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show L.A. Law
  • Current Role: Television writer and producer
  • Date of Birth: April 4, 1956
  • Age: 70 years old
  • Place of Birth: Waterville, Maine
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Michelle Pfeiffer
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David Edward Kelley Age

David Edward Kelley is about 70 years old as of 2026. David Edward Kelley was born in 1956.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Princeton University and Boston University School of Law.

  • Princeton University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Politics
    • Period: 1979
  • Boston University School of Law
    • Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
    • Field of Study: Law
    • Period: 1983

Career & Work

David Edward Kelley's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Fine & Ambrogne.

Organization: Fine & Ambrogne
Role: Attorney
Period: 1983–1986
Details: Boston

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include L.A. Law, Ally McBeal, and The Practice.

  • TV Show: L.A. Law (Writer/Producer, 1986-1992)
  • TV Show: Ally McBeal (Creator, 1997-2002)
  • TV Show: The Practice (Creator, 1997-2004)
  • TV Show: Big Little Lies (Creator, 2017-2019)

Awards & Achievements

  • Primetime Emmy Award — ATAS — Outstanding Comedy Series (Ally McBeal)

David Edward Kelley Net Worth

David Edward Kelley's net worth is estimated to be between $250,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

David Edward Kelley Family & Relationships

David Edward Kelley is married to Michelle Pfeiffer. He has 2 children, Claudia Rose Pfeiffer and John Henry Kelley.

  • Father: Jack Kelley
  • Children:
    • Claudia Rose Pfeiffer (1993)
    • John Henry Kelley (1994)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: David Edward Kelley
  • Popular As: David E. Kelley
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: April 4, 1956
  • Age: 70
  • Birthday: April 4
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: Waterville, Maine

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Jack Kelley
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Michelle Pfeiffer

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $48,000–$481,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $250,000,000
  • Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work

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