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David Talbert
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David E. Talbert

(1966-02-10) February 10, 1966 (age 59)
Occupation Playwright, author, filmmaker
Years active 1997–present

David E. Talbert is a talented American writer and filmmaker. He creates exciting plays, books, and movies. He was born on February 10, 1966. Many of his stories share important messages about life and relationships.

David Talbert's Journey

David Talbert studied at Morgan State University. He also attended the film program at New York University. This helped him learn how to tell stories through movies.

Awards and Recognition

David Talbert has won many awards for his work. He received several NAACP awards for his play The Fabric of a Man. In 2007, he won a New York Literary Award. This was for his musical stage play, Love in the Nick of Tyme.

From Stage to Screen

David Talbert also produced a television reality show. It was called Stage Black. On this show, actors and singers competed. They wanted to win a part in one of his plays.

His first movie was First Sunday. It was released in 2008. The film starred popular actors like Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, and Katt Williams. More recently, he made a special agreement with Netflix. This means he will create more movies and shows for them.

David Talbert's Creative Works

David Talbert has written many different kinds of stories. He has written novels, stage plays, and movies.

Novels by David Talbert

  • Baggage Claim (2003)
  • Love on the Dotted Line (2005)
  • Love Don't Live Here No More: Book One of Doggy Tales (2006, with Snoop Dogg)

Plays by David Talbert

David Talbert has written and directed many popular stage plays. These plays often tour across the country.

  • Tellin' It Like It Tiz (1991–1993)
  • Lawd Ha' Mercy (1993–1994)
  • What Goes Around Comes Around (1994–1995)
  • He Say She Say... But What Does God Say? (1996)
  • A Fool And His Money (1997)
  • Talk Show Live (1998)
  • Mr. Right Now (1998–1999)
  • His Woman, His Wife (2000)
  • The Fabric Of A Man (2001)
  • Love Makes Things Happen (2002)
  • Love On Lay-a-way (2003)
  • Love in the Nick of Tyme (2009)
  • What My Husband Doesn't Know (2011)
  • Suddenly Single (2012)
  • Another Man Will (2015)

Movies by David Talbert

David Talbert has directed and written several movies. He often produces them too.

Year Title Director Writer Producer
1997 A Women Like That Yes Yes Yes
1999 Mr. Right Now! Yes Yes No
2000 His Woman, His Wife Yes Yes No
2004 He Say... She Say... But What Does GOD Say? Yes Yes No
2005 The Fabric of a Man Yes Yes Yes
Love on Layaway Yes Yes Yes
2008 First Sunday Yes Yes Yes
2013 Baggage Claim Yes Yes Yes
2016 Almost Christmas Yes Yes Executive
2017 El Camino Christmas Yes No Executive
2020 Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Yes Yes Yes
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