Age, Biography and Wiki
Doug Ellin (Douglas Reed Ellin) was born on 6 April, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is an American screenwriter and director. Discover Doug Ellin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Douglas Reed Ellin |
| Occupation |
Screenwriter, producer, director |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
6 April, 1968 |
| Birthday |
6 April |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Screenwriter with the age 55 years old group.
Doug Ellin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Doug Ellin height not available right now. We will update Doug Ellin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Doug Ellin's Wife?
His wife is Melissa Dana Hecht (1996–2009)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Melissa Dana Hecht (1996–2009) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Doug Ellin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doug Ellin worth at the age of 55 years old? Doug Ellin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Screenwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated Doug Ellin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Screenwriter |
Doug Ellin Social Network
Timeline
Douglas Reed Ellin (born April 6, 1968) is an American podcaster, screenwriter and film and TV director, known best for creating the HBO television series Entourage.
He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to be a stand-up comedian and soon got a job in the mail room at New Line Cinema.
It was there where he befriended film producer Mike DeLuca who funded Ellin's first short film The Pitch, starring then unknown actor David Schwimmer.
That short film got Ellin accepted to the American Film Institute, where he graduated from in 1994.
In 1996, he directed the independent comedy film Phat Beach.
The film was made on a very low budget, and Ellin has called it "Probably the worst movie ever made".
Two years later, Ellin made another independent comedy film Kissing a Fool, starring David Schwimmer, who was now known due to his role on Friends which was in its fourth season.
Kissing a Fool was sold for distribution and Ellin subsequently sold a few screenplays to Miramax.
One, The Pledge was never produced although Ellin was paid seven figures for the script and was set to direct.
He sold another unproduced screenplay for mid-six figures.
Ellin married Melissa Dana Hecht in 1996 and together have two children.
The series ran from 2003-2004.
Ellin has also written screenplays for two films, Kissing a Fool and Phat Beach.
Ellin's real success came in 2004 with Entourage.
The HBO show ran for eight seasons and Ellin made an eight-figure pact with HBO to continue producing television.
Additionally, Ellin serves on the board of the Greenwich International Film Festival.
The two divorced in 2009.
Ellin has said the character of Ari Gold's wife in Entourage was based on Hecht.
Ellin dated Maddie Diehl and proposed to her in 2014, but the couple broke up in March 2016.
Ellin also served as executive producer, director, head writer and supporting actor for the series, and wrote, directed and produced its 2015 film adaptation.
He attended Tulane University.
Ellin was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of June and Marvin Ellin.
He grew up in Merrick, New York and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School (Bellmore, New York).
Ellin is of Jewish descent.
Before producing and writing for Entourage, Ellin served as a staff writer for Life with Bonnie, which starred Bonnie Hunt.
Ellin wrote and directed the 2015 film adaptation of Entourage.
Ellin is currently one of the co-hosts to the “Victory!” podcast, which was created and produced by Action Park media.
Ellin has been nominated for three Emmy Awards, four Writers Guild of America Awards, three PGA Awards and a BAFTA, and has won a BAFTA and a PGA award.
Ellin graduated from Tulane University in the liberal arts.
Ellin married Andrea Adler in September 2017 and filed for divorce shortly thereafter in April 2018.
