Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

89 · Born: Aug 8, 1935

Personal Details

BornAug 8, 1935 Cokeburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Vivienne Bellisario

    ( Nov 27, 1998 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Deborah Pratt

    ( Jun 30, 1984 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Lynn Halpern

    ( Oct 24, 1979 to Apr 4, 1984 )
  • Margaret Amelia Schaffran

    ( Jan 5, 1956 to Dec 13, 1974 )
Parents
  • Albert Jethro Bellisario
  • Dana Lapcevic
Relatives
  • Leroy Jethro Bellisario (Sibling)

Biography

Donald Paul Bellisario, a celebrated American television producer and screenwriter, entered this world on a warm and radiant summer day, August 8, 1935, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would ultimately shape the landscape of television entertainment. Throughout his illustrious career, spanning numerous decades, Bellisario has consistently demonstrated his versatility and creativity by conceptualizing and occasionally writing episodes for a diverse array of iconic television series, each leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Some of his most notable and enduring creations include the charming and charismatic Magnum, P.I., a show that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its blend of humor, action, and intrigue; the high-flying, adrenaline-fueled action-adventure series Airwolf, which thrilled viewers with its aerial stunts and heart-pumping excitement; the groundbreaking and thought-provoking time-traveling drama Quantum Leap, which pushed the boundaries of storytelling and explored complex themes; the military-themed JAG, which offered a gripping and realistic portrayal of life in the armed forces; and the long-running and popular NCIS, a show that has become synonymous with suspense, mystery, and high-stakes intrigue.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors frequently feature military veterans as principal characters, intricately integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently incorporates military veterans as central figures, skillfully interweaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work consistently showcases military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently feature military veterans as principal characters, intricately integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently highlights military veterans as central figures, skillfully weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work often features military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently showcase military veterans as principal characters, skillfully integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently incorporates military veterans as central figures, intricately weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work consistently highlights military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors frequently feature military veterans as principal characters, intricately integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work consistently showcases military veterans as central figures, skillfully weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work often features military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently highlight military veterans as principal characters, skillfully integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently incorporates military veterans as central figures, intricately weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work consistently features military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently showcase military veterans as principal characters, skillfully integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently highlights military veterans as central figures, masterfully weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work often features military veterans as primary characters, intricately integrating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently feature military veterans as principal characters, skillfully weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's work frequently incorporates military veterans as central figures, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work consistently highlights military veterans as primary characters, intricately integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently showcase military veterans as principal characters, skillfully weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's work often features military veterans as primary characters, masterfully incorporating their complex, layered biographies and the far-reaching influences they've encountered into the narrative's underlying architecture.

Donald P. Bellisario's body of work frequently highlights military veterans as central figures, skillfully integrating their multifaceted pasts and the profound impacts they've endured into the narrative's underlying structure.

Donald P. Bellisario's creative endeavors consistently feature military veterans as principal characters, intricately weaving their richly textured histories and the profound effects they've experienced into the fabric of his storytelling.

Donald P. Bellisario's work consistently showcases military veterans as central figures, masterfully incorporating their complex,

Career

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1989
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Dr. Timothy Mintz
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1982
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I. as Desk Clerk
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2018
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2014
{"id":200542,"title":"Crowfoot","year":"1995","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crowfoot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200542.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200542.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Crowfoot
Crowfoot as Writer
{"id":24029,"title":"Last Rites","year":"1988","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/last-rites","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24029.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Last Rites
Last Rites as Director, Writer
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1987
Three on a Match
Three on a Match as Director, Writer
{"id":62594,"title":"Airwolf","year":"1984","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/airwolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62594.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Airwolf
Airwolf as Director, Writer
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2022
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Creator
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2003
NCIS
NCIS as Creator
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2002
First Monday
First Monday as Creator
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1995
JAG
JAG as Creator
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1992
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1989
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Creator
{"id":8493,"title":"Airwolf","year":"1984","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/airwolf","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8493.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Airwolf
Airwolf as Creator
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1982
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1980
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I. as Creator