Eric Lodal

Eric Lodal
Born	Eric Olaf Lodal (1976-01-30) January 30, 1976 Washington, DC, U.S.
Alma mater	Yale University, Juilliard School
Occupation	Writer, producer
Years active	2005–present

Eric Lodal (born January 30, 1976) is an American screenwriter, creator, producer and director. He has written and developed original television series and feature films for F/X, TNT, Fox Studios and New Regency.^[1] He is noted for co-creating "Murder In The First", a series drama produced by TNT Original Productions. The 10-episode murder mystery stars Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Tom Felton, James Cromwell, Steven Weber and Richard Schiff, with Lodal and Steven Bochco serving as Executive Producers.^[2][3][4]

Lodal spent his twenties engaged in a number of diverse professional pursuits, ranging from classical music to politics and investment banking.^[5] A classically trained opera singer, he has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, with the New York City Opera, and was featured on NPR's "World of Opera".^[6] He served as Communications Director for former Governor of Virginia and current US Senator Tim Kaine.^[7] A native of Virginia, he received his B.A. from Yale University with a double major in economics and music, and a Master's degree from The Juilliard School.^[8]

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