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John Tinker(I)

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John Tinker was born on 11 July 1958 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for St. Elsewhere (1982), Chicago Hope (1994) and Home Fires (1992). He has been married to Ronda Rich since 29 March 2012.
BornJuly 11, 1958
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

    Known for

    Denzel Washington, Ed Begley Jr., David Morse, Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, Ellen Bry, William Daniels, and Ed Flanders in St. Elsewhere (1982)
    St. Elsewhere
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
    Chicago Hope
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Home Fires (1992)
    Home Fires
    3.9
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Karen Allen, Ed Flanders, Terence Knox, and Frances Sternhagen in The Road Home (1994)
    The Road Home
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

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    Writer

    • Chesapeake Shores (2016)
      Chesapeake Shores
      7.5
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • written by
      • 2016–2022
    • Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow in When Calls the Heart (2014)
      When Calls the Heart
      7.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2021–2022
    • Sam Page and Brooke D'Orsay in A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love (2020)
      A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2020
    • A Godwink Christmas (2018)
      A Godwink Christmas
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2018
    • Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn in Love Locks (2017)
      Love Locks
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • story by
      • teleplay by
      • 2017
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Client List (2011)
      The Client List
      6.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Laz Alonso, Malcolm Goodwin, Domenick Lombardozzi, Brooke Nevin, Jimmi Simpson, and Serinda Swan in Breakout Kings (2011)
      Breakout Kings
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Hawthorne (2009)
      Hawthorne
      6.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2011
    • The Book of Daniel (2006)
      The Book of Daniel
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2006
    • Judging Amy (1999)
      Judging Amy
      7.1
      TV Series
      • created by
      • teleplay
      • story
      • 1999–2005
    • Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
      The Practice
      7.7
      TV Series
      • story
      • writer
      • 2002
    • Gina Gershon, Danny Nucci, and Paula Jai Parker in Snoops (1999)
      Snoops
      6.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1999
    • Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
      Chicago Hope
      6.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • teleplay by
      • story by
      • 1995–1998
    • Karen Allen, Ed Flanders, Terence Knox, and Frances Sternhagen in The Road Home (1994)
      The Road Home
      8.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • story by
      • written by
      • 1994
    • New Year
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1993

    Producer

    • Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow in When Calls the Heart (2014)
      When Calls the Heart
      7.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2021–2022
    • Chesapeake Shores (2016)
      Chesapeake Shores
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2016–2018
    • Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, and Kristian Bruun in Carter (2018)
      Carter
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn in Love Locks (2017)
      Love Locks
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Nia Long, Damon Gupton, Paul Schneider, and Marin Ireland in The Divide (2014)
      The Divide
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Client List (2011)
      The Client List
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Laz Alonso, Malcolm Goodwin, Domenick Lombardozzi, Brooke Nevin, Jimmi Simpson, and Serinda Swan in Breakout Kings (2011)
      Breakout Kings
      7.2
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2012
    • Hawthorne (2009)
      Hawthorne
      6.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • The Book of Daniel (2006)
      The Book of Daniel
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
      The Practice
      7.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 2002–2003
    • Hostage Rescue Team
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2001
    • Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
      Chicago Hope
      6.9
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 1994–2000
    • Gina Gershon, Danny Nucci, and Paula Jai Parker in Snoops (1999)
      Snoops
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1999
    • Karen Allen, Ed Flanders, Terence Knox, and Frances Sternhagen in The Road Home (1994)
      The Road Home
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 1994
    • New Year
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1993

    Additional Crew

    • Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Client List (2011)
      The Client List
      6.5
      TV Series
      • creative consultant
      • 2012
    • Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
      Chicago Hope
      6.9
      TV Series
      • executive consultant
      • 1999–2000
    • Denzel Washington, Ed Begley Jr., David Morse, Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, Ellen Bry, William Daniels, and Ed Flanders in St. Elsewhere (1982)
      St. Elsewhere
      8.0
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1986
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • John Tinkler
    • Born
      • July 11, 1958
      • USA
    • Spouse
      • Ronda RichMarch 29, 2012 - present
    • Parents
      • Grant Tinker
    • Relatives
      • Mark Tinker(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Son of Grant Tinker.

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    • How old is John Tinker?
      66 years old
    • When was John Tinker born?
      July 11, 1958
    • Where was John Tinker born?
      USA
    • What is John Tinker known for?
      St. Elsewhere, Home Fires, Chicago Hope, and Breakout Kings
    • Is John Tinker married?
      Yes, to Ronda Rich since March 29, 2012

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