Drake Sather

Drake Sather (May 24, 1959 – March 3, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian, an Emmy nominated television writer, and a producer, actor, and director. His credits include the film Zoolander (2001), and the TV series Dennis Miller Show, Ed, Gary & Mike, Mr. Ed, The Larry Sanders Show, NewsRadio, Sammy, and Saturday Night Live.

Drake Sather
Born(1959-05-24)May 24, 1959
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2004(2004-03-03) (aged 44)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, producer, actor and director
Spouses
Krystal Sather
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(m. 1989⁠–⁠1990)​
    Marnie Sather
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    (m. 1991)​
    Children4

    Early life

    Sather was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 24, 1959.

    Career

    In 1994, Sather was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on The Larry Sanders Show.[1] Sather wrote for Saturday Night Live[2] during the 1994–1995 season. His last credit was an unsold pilot of a television remake of Mr. Ed, for which he also served as an executive producer.[3]

    Sather came up with the character Derek Zoolander.[4]

    Personal life

    Sather was married to Krystal Ginger Hendricks from 1989–1990. He and Krystal had one child, Rudy.[5] On July 4, 1991, he married Marnie Stroud.[6] They remained married until his death in 2004. He and Marnie had three children: Dallas, Tristan, and Molly.[7]

    Sather died on March 3, 2004, via gunshot wound to the head, in what was ruled a suicide.[8]

    References
    1. "The Larry Sanders Show". emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 13 November 2017. OUTSTANDING individual achievement in WRITING IN A COMEDY SERIES - 1994
    2. Thompson, Alex (12 February 2016). "Ben Stiller Opens Up About the Death That Delayed Zoolander 2 Nearly 15 Years". esquire.com. Hearst Communications, Inc. Retrieved 13 November 2017. ...and racking up writing credits at Saturday Night Live..
    3. Variety Staff (16 March 2004). "Drake Sather". variety.com. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved 13 November 2017. Sather's last credit was the upcoming TV comedy remake of "Mr. Ed," on which he was also an executive producer.
    4. ""But Why Male Models?": An Oral History of Zoolander". Vanity Fair. 30 September 2021.
    5. "Drake Sather". 15 March 2004.
    6. "Drake Sather". IMDb.
    7. Bal, Sumeet (2004-03-19). "Pop Culture News Monitor". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
    8. Bal, Sumeet (2004-03-19). "Pop Culture News Monitor". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 April 2009.


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