Doug Ellin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Doug Ellin
Occupation	Screenwriter
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1968(1968-04-06)
Age	56
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aries

Doug Ellin Biography

Doug Ellin is one of the most popular and richest Screenwriter who was born on April 6, 1968 in New York, New York, United States. Writer and producer most recognized for creating Entourage, a popular HBO series which was partly based on Mark Wahlberg’s early experiences in hollywood.

He wrote the screenplay for Kissing a Fool, a film that starred actor David Schwimmer.

Ellin married Melissa Dana Hecht in 1996 and together have two children. The two divorced in 2009. Ellin has said the character of Ari Gold’s wife in Entourage was based on Hecht.

Before producing and writing for Entourage, Ellin served as a staff writer for Life with Bonnie, which starred Bonnie Hunt. The series ran from 2003-2004. Ellin has also written screenplays for two films, Kissing a Fool and Phat Beach. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to be a stand-up comedian and soon got a job in the mail room at New Line Cinema. It was there where he befriended film producer Mike DeLuca who funded Ellin’s first short film The Pitch, starring then unknown actor David Schwimmer. That short film got Ellin accepted to the American Film Institute, where he graduated from in 1994. In 1996, he directed the independent comedy film Phat Beach. The film was made on a very low budget, and Ellin has called it “Probably the worst movie ever made”. Two years later, Ellin made another independent comedy film Kissing a Fool, starring David Schwimmer, who was now known due to his role on Friends which was in its fourth season.

He married Melissa Dana Hecht in 1996.

Doug Ellin Net Worth

Doug Ellin is one of the richest Screenwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Doug Ellin 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He received several Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show Entourage.

Douglas Reed “Doug” Ellin (born April 6, 1968) is an American screenwriter and film and tv director, known best for creating the HBO television series Entourage. Ellin also served as executive producer, director, head writer and supporting actor for the series, and wrote, directed and produced its 2015 film adaptation. He attended Tulane University.

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Who is Doug Ellin Dating?

According to our records, Doug Ellin married to Melissa Hecht , Maddie Diehl. As of December 1, 2023, Doug Ellin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Doug Ranked on the list of most popular Screenwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Doug Ellin celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Doug Ellin

1. Doug Ellin is an American screenwriter and director.
2. He was born on April 6, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York.
3. Ellin is best known for creating the hit TV series “Entourage”.
4. He has also written and directed several feature films.
5. Ellin began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1990s.
6. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans.
7. “Entourage” ran for eight seasons from 2004 to 2011.
8. The show won numerous awards including six Primetime Emmys.
9. Ellin’s film credits include “Kissing a Fool” and “Phat Beach”.
10. He has been married twice and has two children.

How old is Doug Ellin?

54 years (April 6, 1968)

Who is June Florence Ellin?

Trivia. Mother of Doug Ellin.

Who created entourage?

Entourage
Genre| Comedy drama
Created by| Doug Ellin
Starring| Kevin Connolly Adrian Grenier Kevin Dillon Jerry Ferrara Jeremy Piven Debi Mazar Perrey Reeves Rex Lee Rhys Coiro Gary Cole Emmanuelle Chriqui Scott Caan
Opening theme| “Superhero” by Jane’s Addiction

Is there an entourage reboot?

Entourage ran for eight seasons, from 2004 until its finale in 2019. It was executive produced by Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson and was very loosely based on Wahlberg’s experiences as an up-and-coming film star. Following its ending, the series spawned a revival film in 2015.

Who is Doug Ellin married to?

Spouse