David Eick () (born 1968) is an American writer and producer, best known as the executive producer of ''

Battlestar Galactica ''Battlestar Galactica'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel se ...

'', for which he also wrote several episodes. Eick executive produced ''

Caprica ''Caprica'' is an American science fiction drama television series. A spin-off prequel of the re-imagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' (2004), Caprica is set 58 years before the main series. ''Caprica'' shows how humanity first created the Cylo ...

'' and '' Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome'', and Produced '' Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''

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'' and '' Cover Me''.

Education

Eick graduated from the University of Redlands in 1990 with a B.A. in political science and a minor in business administration.

''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise

In 2003, Eick and

Ronald D. Moore Ronald Dowl Moore (born July 5, 1964) is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for his work on ''Star Trek''; on the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series, for which he won a Peabody Award and an Em ...

developed and executive produced ''

'', a “re-imagining” of the 1978 series of the same name. Originally created as a mini-series for Sci-Fi Channel, the remake ultimately became a critically acclaimed drama which ran four seasons, earning numerous awards including 18 Emmy nominations, 4 Emmy wins, the Saturn Award for excellence in science fiction and the coveted

Peabody Award The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, honor the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and ...

recognizing "distinguished achievement and meritorious service". The show also won the American Film Institute Award in 2005 and 2006 for its "contribution to America’s cultural legacy", and was honored in 2009 by the United Nations. In 2013, the Writers Guild of America recognized ''Battlestar'' on its list of The 101 Best-Written Television Series of All Time. In 2008, his production company David Eick Productions signed an overall deal with NBC.

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* 1968 births Living people American film producers Place of birth missing (living people) University of Redlands alumni {{US-tv-producer-stub