David Kendall
David Kendall (October 4, 1957 – May 2, 2026) was an American television and film director, screenwriter, television producer and showrunner.
David Kendall
- Name
- David Kendall
- Born
- 4 October 1957
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Died
- 2 May 2026
- Occupation
- * Director
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Wesleyan University
- Languages
- English
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David Kendall (October 4, 1957 – May 2, 2026) was an American television and film director, screenwriter, television producer and showrunner.
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David Kendall (1957–2026) was a film director, screenwriter and television director, among other activities, of American nationality. The film director was born in Philadelphia. David Kendall was educated at Wesleyan University. Languages used include English.
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• Name — David Kendall • Born — 4 October 1957 • Birthplace — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. • Died — 2 May 2026 • Occupation — * Director • producer • writer • Years Active — 1985–2026
Life and career
Life and career
Kendall directed, produced and wrote for a number of television series, including Growing Pains, Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Big Time Rush, Imagination Movers, Melissa & Joey, and The Really Loud House. He also worked in films. He directed the 2005 film Dirty Deeds starring Milo Ventimiglia and Lacey Chabert, among other projects. He wrote the screenplays for the films The New Guy and Revenge of the Bridesmaids. Kendall graduated from Wesleyan University in 1979, where he majored in both film studies and government. On May 2, 2026, Kendall died at the age of 68.
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David Kendall is recorded as film director, screenwriter, television director and television producer. David Kendall / Anne Hunter.
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David Kendall died.
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- Getty Union List of Artist Names 500263604, Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall Ltd..
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- 1.List of David Kendall credits at TV.com.
- 2.Interview with David Kendall in Making & selling culture By Richard Malin Ohmann, Gage Averill - via Google Books
- 3.List of David Kendall credits at LocateTV.com.
- 4.David Kendall credits at Yahoo! TV
- 5.Wesleyan University: Notable Alumni by Category.
- 6.Interview with David Kendall in Making & selling culture By Richard Malin Ohmann, Gage Averill - via Google Books
- 7.DAVID KENDALL: Producer / Director / Writer, IFR
- 8."School Days" By Ken Clark dated January 12, 1992, the Los Angeles Times
- 9.Stein, Michelle. 'Boy Meets World' Cast Mourns Beloved Family Member: 'Devastated'. TV Insider. 2026-05-03.
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Getty Union List of Artist Names 500263604, Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall Ltd..The Getty Research Institute
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