Donald Alan Brinkley was an American television writer, director and producer. He wrote for many television shows in a career that spanned over 55 years. He is most notable for the shows Medical Center and Trapper John, M.D.. He also wrote a play and a novel, "A Lively Form of Death". Brinkley was honored by the Museum of Broadcasting both in Los Angeles and New York City for his career.
- Occupation
- screenwriter, television director, television producer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 9, 1921
- Died
- July 14, 2012
