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) is an American screenwriter, producer and playwright. He is the creator and executive producer of the television show ''

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'' on

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Career

Holmes began his writing career in New York City with a production of his original play ''

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'' (2001) at the

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starring

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, and later productions of the play in London at the

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and in Los Angeles at the

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. See reviews for all productions. ''

'' is published by

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Holmes also works extensively in television. H was Executive Producer of '' Shameless'' (

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). Other shows he has written for include ''

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'' ( HBO) for which he won a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series ''

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'' ( FX) for which he received a nomination for Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay - New Series, ''

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'' (

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), ''

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), ''

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'', (

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) ''

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'' (

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) and '' Law & Order'' (

). In 2017, Holmes created the

television series ''

'' inspired by the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. His Holmes Quality Yarns company struck an overall deal with MGM in 2017.

Personal life

Holmes married actress

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in July 2009. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California. Holmes played keyboards with the popular ska punk band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, including on their 1989 album, ''

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''.

References

External links

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Writers Guild Awards 2009
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