Don Brinkley

Donald Alan Brinkley was a television writer and executive producer. He was born in The Bronx in New York City, New York on March 9th, 1921. As a writer, Don's career spanned from the 1950s to the 1980s. Some of his notable include episodes of Highway Patrol, West Point, Wanted: Dead or Alive, The Fugitive and The Invaders. His first credited work in television was writing the "Dick Tracy Meets Heels Beals" episode of Dick Tracy in 1951.

Notes & Trivia

 * Don Brinkley was the father of fashion model Christie Brinkley and former father-in-law to pop star Billy Joel.