Doug Llewelyn

Doug Llewelyn
Born
Douglas Steele Llewelyn

(1938-11-26) November 26, 1938 (age 85)
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina
Occupations
  • Reporter
  • television personality
Years active1960-present
Known forThe People's Court
Spouse
Dale Waterson
(m. 1962)
Children2

Douglas Steele Llewelyn (born November 26, 1938) is an American television personality, best known as the original host of the court show The People's Court from 1981 to 1996. Previously a news reporter, Llewelyn has produced numerous television specials, including The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults in 1986, and launched Judge Judy in 1996. Llewelyn subsequently returned to hosting The People's Court from 2016 to 2023.