Dave Caplan

Writer and producer Dave Caplan has enjoyed a career in network primetime television and feature films that spans more than 25 years. He is currently writer and executive producer on ABC’s “The Conners,” and previously served as writer and co-executive producer on the acclaimed “Roseanne” revival.

Among ABC’s other shows that Caplan has written and executive produced are “The Muppets,” “George Lopez,” “The Drew Carey Show” (showrunner), “Norm” starring Norm MacDonald, and the ‘90s cult hit “Dinosaurs.” He was also writer/co-showrunner of the FX series “Anger Management.” His other notable shows include “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose” and TNT’s police/medical drama “Rizzoli and Isles.” Caplan has been signed to several exclusive talent deals with major studios, where he developed new shows and consulted on numerous others.

A guest speaker at schools and universities, Caplan has won several awards, including the Humanitas certificate. He also holds a master’s degree in media psychology, specializing in research, and is a doctoral candidate in the same field. He is represented by ICM and management agency Odenkirk/Provissiero.