Eric Blakeney (born September 14, 1959) is an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter.
After performing as a member of various London rock groups, Blakeney returned to the US, this time settling in Los Angeles, California.
Blakeney wrote for various print publications, until he found his calling - and his first writing job - in television on Crime Story.
During this time, he was also nominated for an Edgar Award for his work on Wiseguy - specifically, the episode "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell".
After working in television, Blakeney wrote and directed his first film - Gun Shy, starring Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock.