David Shore facts for kids
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David Shore
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Shore at the 2016 WonderCon
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| Born | July 3, 1959 London, Ontario, Canada |
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| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Spouse | Judy |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Raphael Shore (brother) Marvin Shore (father) |
David Shore (born July 3, 1959) is a Canadian television writer, producer, and director. He is famous for creating the popular medical drama House. He also worked on other well-known shows like NYPD Blue and Due South. More recently, he created The Good Doctor.
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Early Life and Education
David Shore was born in London, Ontario, Canada. His father, Marvin Shore, was involved in politics. David has younger twin brothers, Ephraim and Raphael Shore. David is the only one in his family who works in television. His brother Raphael has made some documentaries about the Middle East.
David went to A. B. Lucas Secondary School. After that, he studied at The University of Western Ontario. He then earned a law degree from the University of Toronto in 1982. For a while, he worked as a lawyer in Canada. Later, he moved to Los Angeles to start a career in television.
In 2018, the University of Western Ontario gave David an honorary law degree. This means they recognized his achievements.
Career in Television
David Shore started his television career writing for the show Due South. This show was about a Canadian police officer in America. After that, he became a producer for the drama series NYPD Blue. His work on NYPD Blue was recognized with two Emmy Award nominations.
He also worked on other shows like Family Law and Hack.
Creating House
In 2003, a producer named Paul Attanasio wanted to create a new kind of medical show. He asked David Shore for ideas. Networks were looking for shows like Law & Order or CSI.
David Shore decided to make a medical show where the main character was the most important part, not just the medical mystery. He came up with a hero similar to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
This hero was Dr. Gregory House. He was the main character of House, M.D.. The British actor Hugh Laurie played Dr. House. The show became a huge hit for Fox.
David Shore wrote or co-wrote many episodes of House. This included the very first episode, called the "pilot." He also wrote "Three Stories" in the first season. In this episode, he told the stories of three patients. He also showed why Dr. House walked with a limp and needed pain medication. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in 2005.
David Shore also directed an episode of House for the first time. It was the Season Two finale, "No Reason." Because House was so successful, David Shore signed a big contract for more seasons. He also won a Writers Guild of America Award for the Season Six premiere, "Broken."
House aired for eight seasons, ending in 2012.
After House
After House, David Shore continued to create and work on new shows. In 2015, he created Battle Creek for CBS.
He also created Sneaky Pete with actor Bryan Cranston. The first season of Sneaky Pete was released on Amazon Video in 2017.
In 2017, David Shore developed The Good Doctor for ABC. This show is about a young surgeon with autism. It has been very popular.
Personal Life
David Shore lives in Pacific Palisades, California. He lives there with his wife, Judy, and their three children.
Filmography
Television
The numbers in directing and writing credits refer to the number of episodes.
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| Title | Year | Credited as | Network | Notes | |||
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| The Untouchables | 1994 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | Syndication | |
| Due South | 1994–98 | No | Yes (1) | Yes (7) | No | CTV | Program consultant (season 1: 8 episodes) Story editor (season 1: 14 episodes) |
| The Hardy Boys | 1995 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | Syndication | |
| Traders | 1996 | No | No | Yes (5) | No | Global Television Network | Supervising producer (season 1) |
| The Practice | 1997 | No | No | Yes (2) | No | ABC | Story editor (season 1) Executive story editor (season 1: 5 episodes, season 2) |
| NYPD Blue | 1997 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | ||
| Law & Order | 1997–99 | No | No | Yes (7) | No | NBC | Producer (season 8) Supervising producer (season 9) |
| The Hunger | 1997 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | Sci Fi Channel The Movie Network |
Anthology series |
| The Outer Limits | 1997 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | Showtime | Anthology series |
| Beggars and Choosers | 1999–2000 | No | No | Yes (4) | No | Showtime | Consulting producer (season 1) |
| Family Law | 1999–2002 | No | No | Yes (21) | Yes | CBS | Executive producer (Pilot, seasons 2–3) Co-executive producer (season 1) |
| Hack | 2002–04 | No | No | No | Yes | ||
| Century City | 2004 | No | No | Yes (1) | No | Consulting producer (8 episodes) | |
| House | 2004–12 | Yes | Yes (2) | Yes (19) | Yes | Fox | |
| The Rockford Files | 2010 | Yes | No | No | Yes | NBC | Unsold pilot |
| Doubt | 2013 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ABC | Unsold pilot |
| Battle Creek | 2015 | Yes | No | Yes (4) | Yes | CBS | |
| Sneaky Pete | 2015 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Amazon Prime Video | Left the project after the initial Pilot. |
| Houdini & Doyle | 2016 | No | No | No | Yes | Fox ITV Global |
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| The Good Doctor | 2017–2024 | Developer | Yes (3) | Yes (15) | Yes | ABC | |
| Accused | 2023–present | Yes | No | No | Yes | Fox | Anthology series |
Awards and Nominations
David Shore has won several awards for his writing and producing work.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2005 | Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | David Shore (For House, s01e21 – "Three Stories" | Won | ||
| 2018 | Humanitas Prize | 60-Minute Category | David Shore (For The Good Doctor, S01E01 - Burnt Food) | Won |
See also
In Spanish: David Shore para niños
