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- Birth nameDaniel Appel
- Don Appell was born on October 6, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for The Imogene Coca Show (1954), The Vaughn Monroe Show (1950) and Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952). He died on May 4, 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Early mentor to Mel Brooks.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1962 Tony Award for book as part of Best Musical nomination for "Milk and Honey."
- Directed television shows in New York and Los Angeles.
- Began acting at age 12 in summer stock theater.
- His work was praised by one critic for its "ring of authenticity and taste and imagination".
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