Born Name:  Arnold Rothmann

Born Date:  January 23, 1925

Born Place:  New York City

Died Date:  August 19, 1995

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Producer, screenwriter, director, actor, comedian

Brief Biography:  Danny Arnold was an acclaimed American television producer, writer, comedian, and actor, best known for creating the hit sitcom Barney Miller. A former Marine and vaudeville performer, he won two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his work, significantly influencing television comedy through his, at times, high-pressure, dedicated producing style.

Early Life and Career:
Wartime Service: Served in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific.
Showbiz Beginnings: Started his career as a stand-up comedian in vaudeville before transitioning into acting, writing, and editing in the 1950s.

Television Career and Success:
Major Works: He produced and wrote for popular shows, including That Girl and My World and Welcome to It.
"Bewitched": He was the original producer of Bewitched.
"Barney Miller": Created, produced, and wrote for Barney Miller (1975–1982), which became his most famous work.
Awards: Won two Emmy Awards, including one for My World and Welcome to It, and a Peabody Award for Barney Miller.
Recognition: In 1985, he was honored with the Paddy Chayefsky Award by the Writer's Guild of America for his lifetime achievements.