Peter Marc Jacobson is an American television writer, director, producer, and actor. He is best known as the showrunner of the popular sitcom The Nanny, which he created and produced with his then-wife, Fran Drescher, who also starred in the series. He was often credited as Peter Marc in his early acting roles.
Peter Marc Jacobson | |
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 Jacobson in Cannes, c. 2011 | |
| Born | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
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Career edit
Producer edit
- The Nanny (executive producer; 122 episodes, 1993–1999), (co-executive producer; 23 episodes, 1993–1994)
- What I Like About You (consulting producer; 18 episodes, 2004–2005), (co-executive producer; 16 episodes, 2005–2006)
- Happily Divorced (executive producer; 22 episodes, 2011–2013)
Writer edit
- Who's the Boss? (1984; unknown number of episodes)
- The Nanny (145 episodes, 1993–1999)
- What I Like About You (5 episodes, 2004–2006)
- Happily Divorced (10 episodes, 2011)
- Country Comfort (2 episodes, 2021)
Actor edit
- Wonder Woman "Spaced Out" episode (1979) - Brad (credited as Peter Marc)
- Gorp (1980) - Steinberg
- The Big Brawl (1980) - Jug
- Lunch Wagon (1981) - Jed
- Movers & Shakers (1985) - Robin
- Dangerous Love (1988) - Jay
- Booker (1990, TV Series) - Paul
- Murphy Brown (1990, TV Series) - Nick
- We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992) - Jacubick's #1 Goon
- Babes (1991, TV Series) - Ed
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991, TV Series) - Neil
- Matlock (1990–1993, TV Series) - Wayne Drummond / Personal Trainer Harry Slade
- The Nanny (1994–1999, TV Series) - Man Exiting Restroom with Fly Open / Man at the Bar / Romeo Actor
- Spread (2009) - Plastic Surgeon
- Happily Divorced (2 episodes, 2011)
Director edit
- The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004)
- Happily Divorced (2 episodes, 2012)
Personal life edit
Jacobson and Fran Drescher married in 1978 and moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers. Both are Jewish.[1][2]
The couple divorced in 1999, after being separated for years. They had no children. He came out as gay to her after their marriage ended.[3] The couple developed the 2011 television series Happily Divorced for TV Land based on their lives.[4]
Production company edit
Jacobson and Fran Drescher founded their own production company, Highschool Sweethearts, in 1995. The company produced The Nanny since the show's third season episode, "Dope Diamond". The company also produced The Beautician and the Beast with Paramount Pictures. After The Nanny cancelled in 1999, the couple closed Highschool Sweethearts.
References edit
- ^ "Peter Marc Jacobson is "Happily Divorced" – Fenuxe Magazine". fenuxe.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Larry King Live Interview with Fran Drescher". CNN. May 6, 2002. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Fran Drescher Talks About Her Gay Ex-Husband Peter Marc Jacobson". HuffPost. June 2, 2010.
- ^ "Multichannel Broadcasting + Cable". NextTV.com.
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