Steven Bochco

Bochco in 2008, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Steven Ronald Bochco

Date of Birth: December 16, 1943

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: April 1, 2018

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steven Bochco was an American television producer and writer. He developed the series Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Doogie Howser, M.D., Cop Rock, and NYPD Blue.

He was the son of Miriam “Mimi” and Rudolph Bochco. His sister is actress Joanna Frank. His family was Jewish. His father was born in Warsaw, Poland. His mother was born in Lithuania. Steven was married to television producer and executive Dayna Kalins, until his death. He had two children, including television producer and director Jesse Bochco, with his former wife, actress Barbara Bosson. Jesse is married to Kate Danson, the daughter of actor Ted Danson.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was Jacob Bochco (the son of Nachman Bochco and Brienda/Breindel Tussman/Sussman). Jacob was born in Warsaw.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was named Sarah/Shewa Wielbarski/Wielburski. Sarah was born in Warsaw.

Steven’s maternal grandfather was named Samuel Frank.

Steven’s maternal grandmother was named Leah Kahn.

Sources: http://mentalfloss.com

Genealogy of Steven Bochco – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Steven’s parents – https://familysearch.org