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David Judah Simon (born February 9, 1960) is an American author, journalist, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work on The Wire (2002–08). He worked for The Baltimore Sun City Desk for twelve years (1982–95), wrote Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets (1991), and co-wrote The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City ...
May 31, 2022 · David Simon and Ed Burns discuss the legacy of their seminal crime drama, and why the systemic decay it depicted has become only more profound.
The Wire is a crime drama thriller that depicts the Baltimore drug scene from different perspectives. Created by David Simon, the series features a large ensemble cast, realistic dialogue, and complex storylines.
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May 3, 2024 · David Simon, American journalist, writer, and producer who was best known as the creator of the critically acclaimed television series The Wire (2002–08). He also cocreated the shows Treme (2010–13) and The Deuce (2017–19) and the miniseries We Own This City (2022).
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David Simon, born 1960 in Washington, D.C., USA, is a motion picture writer and producer. He is the creator of The Wire. He was an Executive Producer and writer throughout the show's five season run. He has been active in the motion picture industry since 1993.
David Simon is a former Baltimore Sun crime reporter and the creator of The Wire, a critically acclaimed TV series about the drug trade and the city's institutions. He has also written and produced other shows such as Homicide: Life on the Street, The Corner, and Treme.
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The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by American author and former police reporter David Simon. The series was broadcast by the cable network HBO in the United States. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002, and ended on March 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons.
