Richard Appel

Richard James Appel
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Born	21 May 1963
Birthplace	New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Writer, Producer, Former Attorney
Known for	Executive Producer and Showrunner of Family Guy, work on The Simpsons, Co-creator of The Cleveland Show
Website	https://en.wikipedia.org//

Richard Appel is an American television writer, producer, and former attorney known for his work on animated and comedy series. He has contributed to major shows and is recognized for his leadership and creative production in the entertainment industry.

Early Life and Education

Richard Appel was born in New York City on May 21, 1963. He attended Harvard University, where he wrote for the Harvard Lampoon. He later studied law at Harvard Law School. After graduating, he clerked for a federal judge and then worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York.

Transition to Television

Appel made a major career change in 1994 when he moved into television writing. He joined the staff of The Simpsons and wrote several episodes, including the popular "Mother Simpson." Over time, he expanded his work to production and leadership roles.

Work in Television

Richard Appel has produced and written for many television series such as King of the Hill, The Bernie Mac Show, and American Dad!. He co-created The Cleveland Show and has been a showrunner and executive producer for Family Guy since 2012.

Richard Appel Net Worth

While specific figures for Richard Appel's net worth are not publicly confirmed, his long career in writing and producing successful television shows suggests a high level of earnings.

Richard Appel Attorney

Before working in television, Appel practiced law. He served as an attorney in New York and worked in the office of the U.S. attorney before leaving the legal profession.

Richard Appel Family Guy

Appel has held a leadership role in Family Guy. He has been an executive producer and co-showrunner, and has written episodes such as "Family Gay." His continued work has significantly shaped the direction of the series.

Richard Appel Movies and TV Shows

Appel’s credits include writing and producing for The Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Bernie Mac Show, American Dad!, and co-creating The Cleveland Show. He also appeared briefly in the film I Heart Huckabees.

Public Life and Personal

Appel married novelist Mona Simpson in 1993. She is the sister of Steve Jobs. The couple had two children and divorced in 2012. Appel named the Simpsons character Mona Simpson in her honor.

External links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Appel https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0032219/