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Glen A. Larson

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Glen A. Larson

Born January 3, 1937 · Long Beach, California, USA · Died November 14, 2014

Biography

Glen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, Quincy, M.E., The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., and Knight Rider. Active on television until the early 2010s, he was also a member of the folk revival/satire group The Four Preps.

Known for

The Fall Guy

6.9 TMDB

The Fall Guy

Original Series Creator

Battlestar Galactica

8.2 TMDB

Battlestar Galactica

Creator

Knight Rider

7.5 TMDB

Knight Rider

Producer, Writer, Creator

Knight Rider

7.5 TMDB

Knight Rider

Writer, Executive Producer, Creator

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

6.7 TMDB

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Producer

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

7.2 TMDB

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

Producer

Magnum, P.I.

7.3 TMDB

Magnum, P.I.

Writer, Creator

Caprica

6.9 TMDB

Caprica

Consulting Producer, Characters

Magnum P.I.

7.6 TMDB

Magnum P.I.

Original Series Creator

Battlestar Galactica

7.1 TMDB

Battlestar Galactica

Writer, Executive Producer, Teleplay, Creator

Battlestar Galactica

6.9 TMDB

Battlestar Galactica

Writer

Automan

7.9 TMDB

Automan

Writer, Producer, Creator

The Fall Guy

7.6 TMDB

The Fall Guy

Producer, Writer, Creator

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

7.1 TMDB

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Writer, Producer, Creator

Manimal

7.4 TMDB

Manimal

Writer, Creator

Knight Rider 2000

5.6 TMDB

Knight Rider 2000

Characters

Quincy, M.E.

7.5 TMDB

Quincy, M.E.

Writer, Executive Producer, Story, Creator

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

6.2 TMDB

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Writer, Executive Producer

Galactica 1980

6.1 TMDB

Galactica 1980

Producer, Writer, Creator

Knight Rider

6.3 TMDB

Knight Rider

Characters

Filmography

  1. 2024The Fall GuyOriginal Series CreatorMovie
  2. 2018Magnum P.I.Original Series CreatorSeries
  3. 2010CapricaConsulting Producer, CharactersSeries
  4. 2009Battlestar Galactica: The PlanProducerMovie
  5. 2008Knight RiderWriter, Executive Producer, CreatorSeries
  6. 2008Knight RiderCharactersMovie
  7. 2007Battlestar Galactica: RazorProducerMovie
  8. 2004Battlestar GalacticaCreatorSeries
  9. 2000SciographySeries
  10. 1999Millennium ManWriter, Executive ProducerMovie
  11. 1999The Darwin ConspiracyWriterMovie
  12. 1997NightmanWriterMovie
  13. 1997Team Knight RiderExecutive Producer, CreatorSeries
  14. 1997Night ManDirector, Writer, CreatorSeries
  15. 1994One West WaikikiProducer, Director, Writer, CreatorSeries
  16. 1993Staying AfloatWriterMovie
  17. 1991P.S. I Luv UWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  18. 1991Knight Rider 2000CharactersMovie
  19. 1989ChameleonsWriter, Associate Producer, DirectorMovie
  20. 1989The Road RaidersScreenstory, Teleplay, Executive Producer, Theme Song PerformanceMovie
  21. 1987The HighwaymanWriter, CreatorSeries
  22. 1985In Like FlynnWriterMovie
  23. 1985Half NelsonWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  24. 1985Half NelsonWriter, Executive ProducerMovie
  25. 1984Cover UpProducer, Writer, CreatorSeries
  26. 1984Crazy DanExecutive Producer, Writer, CreatorSeries
  27. 1983AutomanWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  28. 1983MasqueradeWriter, CreatorSeries
  29. 1983ManimalWriter, CreatorSeries
  30. 1983Trauma CenterStory, Teleplay, CreatorSeries
  31. 1982Knight RiderProducer, Writer, CreatorSeries
  32. 1982Knight Rider: Knight of the PhoenixWriter, Executive ProducerMovie
  33. 1982RoosterExecutive Producer, WriterMovie
  34. 1982Terror at AlcatrazExecutive Producer, WriterMovie
  35. 1981The Fall GuyProducer, Writer, CreatorSeries
  36. 1981Fitz and BonesProducerSeries
  37. 1980Conquest of the EarthWriter, Executive ProducerMovie
  38. 1980Magnum, P.I.Writer, CreatorSeries
  39. 1980Magnum PI: Don't Eat the Snow in HawaiiWriterMovie
  40. 1980NightsideTeleplay, Executive ProducerMovie
  41. 1980The Murder That Wouldn't DieExecutive Producer, WriterMovie
  42. 1980Galactica 1980Producer, Writer, CreatorSeries
  43. 1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  44. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  45. 1979Mission Galactica: The Cylon AttackWriter, Executive Producer, Characters, StoryMovie
  46. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyWriter, Executive ProducerMovie
  47. 1979B. J. and the BearWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  48. 1978Battlestar GalacticaWriterMovie
  49. 1978B.J. and the BearExecutive Producer, TeleplayMovie
  50. 1978Battlestar GalacticaWriter, Executive Producer, Teleplay, CreatorSeries
  51. 1978The IslanderProducer, WriterMovie
  52. 1978Sword of JusticeProducer, WriterSeries
  53. 1978A Double LifeScreenplayMovie
  54. 1978Evening in ByzantiumTeleplay, Executive ProducerSeries
  55. 1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesWriter, Director, ProducerSeries
  56. 1977Benny & Barney: Las Vegas UndercoverWriter, ProducerMovie
  57. 1976Quincy, M.E.Writer, Executive Producer, Story, CreatorSeries
  58. 1975SwitchProducer, Writer, Director, CreatorSeries
  59. 1975SwitchProducer, WriterMovie
  60. 1974Get Christie Love!ProducerSeries
  61. 1973The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and WarWriterMovie
  62. 1971The Day They Hanged Kid CurryTeleplayMovie
  63. 1971Alias Smith and JonesWriter, Producer, CreatorSeries
  64. 1970McCloudWriter, Director, Executive Producer, Story, TeleplaySeries
  65. 196412 O'Clock HighWriterSeries
  66. 1963The FugitiveStorySeries
  67. 1962The VirginianProducerSeries
  68. 1957The Edsel ShowSelfMovie
  69. —Knight RiderCharactersMovie