Charles Kipps is a renowned writer and producer, boasting an impressive array of prestigious awards, including an Emmy, Peabody, Humanitas Prize, and Mystery Writers Edgar Award. His extensive credits span across various mediums, with notable television projects including Exiled: A Law & Order Movie and the 25th Anniversary Columbo special, A Trace of Murder. He has also made significant contributions to film, with credits such as Fat Albert: The Movie, Frame of Mind, Zarra's Law, and Anatomy of the Tide.
As the author of the Conor Bard Mysteries, Kipps has penned three novels: Hell's Kitchen Homicide, Crystal Death, and Times Square Trouble. These novels follow the intriguing story of Conor Bard, an NYPD Detective with a secret passion for music. Kipps has also written the nonfiction book Cop Without A Badge, which chronicles the remarkable exploits of a confidential informant who worked closely with both local and federal law enforcement agencies.
In addition to his work in the literary and television industries, Kipps has a rich background in music. He has received numerous gold records and Broadcast Music awards for writing and producing songs for legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Melba Moore, and Temptations lead singer David Ruffin, for whom he penned the hit single Walk Away From Love. Kipps was also a partner in McCoy/Kipps Productions with Van McCoy, whose iconic recording of The Hustle reached the top of the Billboard charts.
