David Eick
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Overview
Full Name: David Eick
D.O.B.: 1968
Spouse: Jennifer Birchfield-Eick
Children: 1; ?
Position: Executive Producer
Biography
From Galactica2003.tv:
David Eick was signed to a multi-year development deal with Studios USA in September 2000 to develop and produce programming with the studio's roster of producers, including Shaun Cassidy, with whom he produced the signature USA series Cover Me, as well as the 2001 drama pilot, Wilder.
Prior to his production deal, Eick spent over two years as Senior Vice President of Original Series Development for USA Cable, where he was responsible for overseeing the development and production of all original series for USA Network and SCI FI Channel. Series produced during his tenure included the USA dramas Cover Me, and The Huntress, as well as the critically acclaimed comedy Manhattan, AZ. At SCI FI, he launched the network's first internally produced hit, The Invisible Man.
Before joining USA Cable, Eick was at Renaissance Pictures for six years. There he held a variety of positions, including Director of Development, Vice President of Television and President of Television. At Renaissance, he produced the hugely successful syndicated series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Eick also co-developed and launched its successful spin-off, Xena: Warrior Princess. Additionally, Eick served as producer of the critically acclaimed CBS series American Gothic; co-produced five Hercules movies for first-run syndication; produced two direct-to-video sequels of the big-screen feature Darkman; and produced the two-hour pilot for the Fox series M.A.N.T.I.S.
Eick graduated from the University of the Redlands in California with a B.A. in Political Science. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby son.
Notes
The character of Eick in the Mini Series is named after David Eick. His wife Jenny also portrayed Ellen Tigh in picture form in the Mini Series.