Doug Ellin

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Doug Ellin (born April 6, 1968) is the creator of the 2004 HBO television series, Entourage. Based on the life of a famous actor in Hollywood, Vincent Chase, his half brother and his two best friends live the Hollywood dream. "If you are a single guy in Hollywood, the best thing you can do for yourself is star in a couple of movies. It makes things a lot easier." Ellin also serves as Executive Producer and head writer for the series.

Before producing and writing for Entourage, he served as staff writer for Life with Bonnie, which starred Bonnie Hunt. The series ran from 2002-2004. Ellin has also wrote screenplays for three films, Kissing a Fool, Phat Beach and The Waiter, which he also directed. Additionally, Ellin is also have said to work for a period as an amateur stand-up comedian.^1

He is reported to be working on a new series for HBO that centers around hedge fund managers and their friends and colleagues.

Ellin attended Tulane University.