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Dave Finkel | |
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 Finkel at the 2012 Paleyfest | |
| Born | May 15, 1970 |
| Occupation | Television producer, actor, screenwriter |
Dave Finkel (born May 15, 1970) is an American television producer, actor, and screenwriter who has worked on many successful television shows. [1] He often works with his screenwriting partner Brett Baer. [2] [3]
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