Donald Nicholl (August 9, 1925 – July 5, 1980) was an English screenwriter and producer who later worked in the United States.

Early life

Nicholl was born in

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, England. He worked as a journalist, columnist, and publicist in England, and moved to the United States in 1968. Nicholl's production company Nicholl Ross West (with Mickey Ross and

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) wrote for the

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'', and produced '' The Dumplings'', ''

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''.Associated Press (July 10, 1980)
Don Nicholl, British-Born Writer And Producer of TV Comedies.
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Legacy

Nicholl's widow, Gee, set up the Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program after his death.

References

External links

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Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
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