Doug Llewelyn (b. 1938)

Doug Llewelyn grew up in Lancaster, South Carolina and is perhaps best known as the original host of 'The People's Court', where he interviewed litigants as they exited Judge Wapner's courtroom. Llewelyn has worked in many capacities, both on camera and behind the scenes. He was a commentator for 'Style Court' and has made many cameo appearances on television and film, including: 'Eerie, Indiana', 'E's 101' and 'Homeboys in Outer Space'.

He had a hand in developing 'Judge Judy' and the "EPK" (Electronic Press Kit; the supplemental 'making of the movie' that is now a standard feature of most DVD movies). He also appears in Weird Al Yankovich's 'Headline News' music video (with a sumo wrestler).

IMDB Filmography
Blue Ridge Now Article
TV Guide Profile

• Attended the University of South Carolina.
• Llewelyn was once bitten by a dog on live television (while interviewing a plaintiff on 'The People's Court').
• Llewelyn would often end each episode of 'The People's Court' with a jaunty "Don't take the law into your own hands: you take 'em to court," which became somewhat of a 1980's catch phrase.
• Worked on an EPK (electronic press kit) for 'ET: The Extra Terrestrial' (directed by Steven Spielberg) and continues to work on EPK's for major corporations.
  
• Appeared in 'All the President's Men' with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Played role of White House Aide involved in Watergate break-in. (1976)
• Appeared in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' with Chevy Chase, Juliette Lewis, and Randy Quaid. Played role of Parade Announcer. (1989)
• Appeared in 'Money Talks' with Charlie Sheen and Chris Tucker. Played role of News Anchor. (1997)
• Born in Maryland / grew up in Lancaster, SC / now lives in Hendersonville, SC.