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Revision as of 07:50, 5 September 2024
Eric Gilliland | |
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| Born | Eric Raymond Gilliland March 28, 1962 Glenview, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 2024 (aged 62) |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, writer, and actor |
| Notable work | Roseanne |
Eric Raymond Gilliland (March 28, 1962 – September 1, 2024) was an American television producer, writer, actor and whistler.
Life and career
Gilliland was born on March 28, 1962,[1] in Glenview, Illinois, United States. He graduated from Glenbrook South High School in 1980 and from Northwestern University School of Communication in 1984.
Gilliland died from colon cancer on September 1, 2024, at the age of 62.[1][2][3]
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-9 | Who's the Boss? | story editor, writer | |
| 1990-1 | The Wonder Years | writer | |
| 1992-3 | Roseanne | writer, co-producer | Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Writers Guild of America Award nomination |
| 1993-4 | Roseanne | supervising producer | GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series |
| 1995-6 | Roseanne | writer, co-exec producer, exec producer | GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series |
| 1998 | That's Life | creator | |
| 1998-9 | Welcome to New York | executive producer | |
| 2000 | That '70s Show | writer, consulting producer | |
| 2006-9 | My Boys | writer, consulting producer | |
| 2011 | Mr. Sunshine | writer, co-exec producer | |
| 2012 | Downwardly Mobile | co-creator, writer, exec producer | [4] |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Samantha | actor: Hendricks | starring Martha Plimpton |
| 1994 | Teresa's Tattoo | actor: Police Officer | directed by Julie Cypher |
| 2004 | Hair High | voice actor: Spud | directed by Bill Plympton |
| 2006 | Shortbus | actor: Himself | directed by John Cameron Mitchell |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Gift | actor: Flight Attendant | starring James Garner |
| 2006 | God Grew Tired of Us | co-producer | directed by Christopher Quinn |
Music
Gilliland was an accomplished whistler.[5][6][7] His whistling appeared on Sam Winch's The Lullabadeer,[8] a number of Sumack albums, and on the soundtrack for an episode of Penn & Teller: Bullshit!. He also provided whistling accompaniment to Martha Plimpton's performance of "Thunder Road" on NPR's Studio 360.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Ryan Reynolds, former colleagues tribute 'Roseanne' producer Eric Gilliland: 'It's a tragedy more people won't have the chance to know him'". Entertainment Weekly. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Eric Gilliland, Former Comedy Writer For 'Roseanne' & 'My Boys,' Has Died". Deadline. September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (3 September 2024). "'Roseanne' Producer Eric Gilliland Dies". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Roseanne Barr's Comeback Comedy 'Downwardly Mobile' Lands at NBC". The Hollywood Reporter. 9 October 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Martha Plimpton". Studio360.org. Archived from the original on 20 May 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Martha Plimpton". Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ Shubow, Charles. "'Stars in the Margin' Huge Hit at the Zipper Factory". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Your Holiday Gift: Three Nights of My Boys - Celebrity Blogs | TVGuide.com". Archived from the original on 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ "STAGE TUBE: Martha Plimpton Performs 'Thunder Road' on Studio 360". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
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- Whistlers
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