David Odell: key obituary facts
Is David Odell dead? Yes. David Odell died on August 27, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: David Odell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Odell known for?
He was a Film director, screenwriter.
More about David Odell
Born: 12 February 1943.
Place of birth: Merced.
Gender: male.
Occupation: screenwriter, film director.
Nationality: United States.
Awards: Emmy Award.
David Odell, an American television writer and screenwriter, died on August 27, 2026, aged 83.
He wrote for The Muppet Show and later worked on screenplays including The Dark Crystal and Masters of the Universe. Odell was nominated in 1980 for an Emmy for outstanding writing in a variety or music program for The Muppet Show, sharing the nomination with Jim Henson, Don Hinkley and Jerry Juhl.
He won the award the following year with co-nominees Jerry Juhl and Chris Langham.