Eric Monte
Eric Monte (born Kenneth Williams; December 25, 1943) is an American screenwriter and TV series creator. He is known for his work in depicting 1970s African-American culture. Monte wrote and created several sitcoms for television such as Good Times (with actor and screenwriter Mike Evans), The Jeffersons as a writer, What's Happening!! as well as the spin-off series, What's Happening Now!!. The series was based on the coming of age film Cooley High, which Monte wrote and which was based on his high school experiences.
Eric Monte | |
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| Born | Kenneth Williams December 25, 1943 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cooley Vocational High School (attended) |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1970–2001 |
| Known for | Writer – Good Times, What's Happening!!, The Jeffersons, Cooley High |
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