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

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

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'' 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 The University of Redlands is a private university headquartered in Redlands, California. The university's main, residential campus is situated on 160 acres (65 ha) near downtown Redlands. An additional eight regional locations throughout Califo ...

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 developed and executive produced ''

'', a “re-imagining” of the 1978 series of the same name. Originally created as a mini-series for

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, 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

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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