Stephen J. Cannell: Creator of The A-Team and The Rockford Files Dies at

Stephen J. Cannell was an American television writer, producer and novelist. Born on February 5, 1941, in Los Angeles, he was dyslexic and struggled in school before becoming a writer.

He created or co-created many hit shows including The Rockford Files, The A-Team, Hunter, 21 Jump Street and Wiseguy. He won four Emmy Awards and later wrote best-selling novels.

He appeared at the end of his shows' closing credits, typing on a typewriter. Cannell died of melanoma in Pasadena, California, on September 30, 2010, at age 69.

Achievements: Four Emmy Awards, creator of The A-Team and The Rockford Files.

Birth: February 5, 1941 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Television producer and author.

Interesting Facts: His production company logo showed him tossing a page into a typewriter.