David Jenkins
Writer • Producer
Birth Date: October 8, 1981
Age: 45 years old
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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David Jenkins is an American television writer, producer, director, and showrunner, best known for creating the television series "People of Earth" and "Our Flag Means Death."
Jenkins began his career in theater, acting in various productions across New York and Chicago, including work at Yale Repertory Theatre and San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater. In television, Jenkins created the TBS science fiction comedy series "People of Earth," which aired for two seasons from 2016 to 2017. He later developed the period comedy "Our Flag Means Death" for HBO Max, serving as creator, showrunner, writer, and director.
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Get Your Groove On!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
Rock Royalty!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
Girls Of The 80s!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
Rock Rewind: The Best Of 1991!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
1970 - 1979: The Anthems!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
Monster Rock Hits Of The 80s!
Executive Producer
Show
2026
Art Inspirations
Executive Producer
Show
2026
1987's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
Executive Producer
Show
2025
Our Flag Means DeathStream
Creator
Series
2022
Our Flag Means DeathStream
Director
Series
2022
Our Flag Means DeathStream
Executive Producer
Series
2022
Our Flag Means DeathStream
Writer
Series
2022
People of EarthStream
Creator
Series
2016
News aboutDavid Jenkins
More ‘Our Flag Means Death’? Creator David Jenkins ‘Will Never Rule Out a Return’
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Creator Thanks Fans for Support as Series Fails to Find New Home
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Fans Take Renewal Campaign to Times Square — David Jenkins Reacts
‘Our Flag Means Death’: 7 Burning Questions Left in Limbo After Max Cancellation
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled: ‘Devastated’ Fans React
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 3 Not Moving Forward at Max
‘Our Flag Means Death’: HBO Boss Gives Update on Possible Season 3 Renewal
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Is TV’s Best Feel-Good Comedy of 2023
‘Our Flag Means Death’: How Nina Simone’s Music Played a Major Role in Season 2
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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Boss on Blackbeard and Stede’s Season 2 Ending & Izzy’s Fate
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‘Our Flag Means Death’: David Jenkins Teases What’s Next for Stede & Ed in ‘Epic’ Finale
‘Our Flag Means Death’: Stede and Blackbeard Party & Wee John Does Drag (PHOTOS)
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‘Our Flag Means Death’: David Jenkins on Rekindling Stede & Blackbeard’s Romance in Season 2
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‘Our Flag Means Death’: David Jenkins on Showcasing Stede & Blackbeard’s ‘Mythic’ Mermaid Love
Preview
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Creator Teases Blackbeard & Stede’s Season 2 Balancing Act
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