David E. Kelley
20 credits on file—20 shows, spanning 1989–2026.
72
Average MEANRANK
across 20 scored credits
across 20 scored credits
20
Credits
in the catalogue
in the catalogue
37
Years active
1989–2026
1989–2026
Also credited for writing (2).
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On record for their credited titles
Emmys
3 won
+ 7 nominations
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Limited Series Big Little Lies · 2017
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Drama Series The Practice · 1999
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Drama Series The Practice · 1998
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Comedy Series Margo's Got Money Troubles · 2026
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Movie Big Little Lies · 2017
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Drama Series The Practice · 2001
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Drama Series The Practice · 2000
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Ally McBeal · 1999
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series The Practice · 1998
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Ally McBeal · 1998
14
Wins
18
Nominations
32 awards — David E. Kelley
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Primetime Emmy Award
5 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Drama Series | The Practice · 1999 | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | The Practice · 1998 | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | The Practice · 2001 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | The Practice · 2000 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | The Practice · 1998 | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Awards
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Limited Series | Big Little Lies · 2017 | Winner |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Margo's Got Money Troubles · 2026 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Ally McBeal · 1999 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Ally McBeal · 1998 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Movie | Big Little Lies · 2017 | Nominee |
Writers Guild of America Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Long Form – Adapted | Big Little Lies · 2018 | Winner |
| Limited Series | Presumed Innocent · 2025 | Nominee |
Producers Guild of America Awards
2 nominations
| The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television Drama | Boston Legal · 2009 | Nominee |
| The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television Drama | Boston Legal · 2006 | Nominee |
Writers Guild of America Award
2 nominations
| Episodic Drama | The Practice · 1999 | Nominee |
| Television: Episodic Drama | Picket Fences · 1995 | Nominee |
Humanitas Prize
4 nominations, 3 won
| 60 Minute Category | The Practice · 2003 | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | The Practice · 2002 | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | Picket Fences · 1996 | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | Boston Legal · 2008 | Nominee |
Outstanding Drama Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Drama Series | Picket Fences · 1994 | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Picket Fences · 1993 | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Boston Legal · 2008 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Boston Legal · 2007 | Nominee |
Edgar Allan Poe Award
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Episode in a TV Series | The Practice · 2004 | Winner |
| Best Episode in a TV Series | The Practice · 2002 | Nominee |
| Best Episode in a TV Series | The Practice · 1998 | Nominee |
PGA Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television | The Practice · 1999 | Winner |
Peabody Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| — | Boston Legal · 2005 | Winner |
Television Critics Association Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| Individual Achievement in Drama | The Practice · 1999 | Winner |
Women's Image Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Comedy Series Writer | Ally McBeal · 2001 | Winner |
USC Scripter Awards
1 nomination
| Best Adapted TV Screenplay | Big Little Lies · 2018 | Nominee |
All credits
B
79
Margo's Got Money Troubles
B
71
Presumed Innocent
–
The Calling
B
77
The Lincoln Lawyer
B
75
Big Shot
D
57
Nine Perfect Strangers
C
61
Big Sky
A
83
Big Little Lies
B
76
Mr. Mercedes
B
73
Goliath
C
65
Monday Mornings
C
64
The Crazy Ones
C
67
Harry's Law
A
80
Boston Legal
–
Boston Public
C
68
Ally McBeal
B
78
The Practice
B
71
Chicago Hope
B
77
Picket Fences
–
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