David Henry Chase (born August 22, 1945) is an American writer, producer, and director. He is best known for being the creator, head writer, and executive producer of the HBO drama The Sopranos, which aired for six seasons between 1999 and 2007. Chase has also produced and written for shows such as The Rockford Files, I'll Fly Away, and Northern Exposure. He created the original series Almost Grown which aired for 10 episodes in 1988 and 1989. He has won seven Emmy Awards. Chase's film debut came in 2012 with Not Fade Away, followed by The Many Saints of Newark (2021), a prequel film to the TV series The Sopranos.
David Chase has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work is anchored in the The Rockford Files Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Many Saints of Newark, Not Fade Away, The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
