Brad Copeland is an American television

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, producer and film director, best known for his work on the Fox TV series ''

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Television career

He has written for the

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'', ''

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'' and ''

NewsRadio ''NewsRadio'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from March 21, 1995 to May 4, 1999, focusing on the work lives of the staff of a New York City AM news radio station. It had an ensemble cast featuring Dave Foley, Steph ...

''. In 2006, Copeland created the pilot named ''Southern Comfort'' for the

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. The pilot revolved around a billionaire who returns to his small town to restore his relationship with his family. ABC chose not to pick up the pilot. He developed and executive produced the U.S. version of '' The Inbetweeners'' for MTV He formerly worked as writer and executive producer on '' Life in Pieces''.

Movie career

Copeland wrote the screenplay for the 2007 film, ''

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'', which revolves around a group of wannabe bikers who encounter bikers from a dangerous New Mexican biker gang. The film was released on March 2, 2007; and stars

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, William H. Macy and John Travolta. His other movie credits includes ''

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'', '' Coffee Town'', in which he also directed, ''

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,'' '' Spies in Disguise,'' and '' Jerry & Marge Go Large.'' Copeland will be writing the movie version of ''

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'', as well as the film adaptation for the novel, '' Flora & Ulysses''.Film News Roundup: Disney Developing ‘Flora and Ulysses’ for Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Copeland, Brad American television producers American television writers Blue Sky Studios people American male television writers Living people 1975 births