Dave Erickson

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Dave Erickson
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Erickson at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born
David C. Erickson
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDavid Erickson
EducationWilliams College (2000)
OccupationTelevision writer and producer
Years active2002–present
Notable work
Fear the Walking Dead

Dave Erickson is an American television writer and producer best known for co-creating Fear the Walking Dead with Robert Kirkman, for which he was showrunner until the end of the third season; he stepped down in order to make more shows for AMC. He also created the television series Canterbury's Law , and wrote and produced for television series Sons of Anarchy and Low Winter Sun . [1] [2] [3] [4] He most recently signed an overall deal with MRC. [5]

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Writing

Canterbury's Law

Sons of Anarchy

Low Winter Sun

Marco Polo

Fear the Walking Dead

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