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Peter Marc Jacobson

b. 1957

American actor and director

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Born 1957. Peter Marc Jacobson is an American screenwriter, film producer, television actor, film actor, film director and actor.

Peter Marc Jacobson (born October 27, 1957) is an American television writer, director, producer, and actor. He is best known as the executive producer 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.

Personal life Jacobson and Fran Drescher were high school sweethearts; they married in 1978 and moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers. Both are Jewish. In January 1985, two armed men broke into their Los Angeles apartment; while one ransacked their home, Drescher and a female friend were raped by the other robber at gunpoint, with Jacobson tied up and made to witness the ordeal. The couple developed the 2011 television series Happily Divorced for TV Land based on their lives.

Production company 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 before winding down after the show's cancellation and their divorce.

Filmography

Producer 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 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 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 The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004) Happily Divorced (2 episodes, 2012)

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Fran Drescher

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Marc Jacobson?

American actor and director

When was Peter Marc Jacobson born?

Peter Marc Jacobson was born on 27 October 1957 in Flushing, New York City.

What is Peter Marc Jacobson's occupation?

Peter Marc Jacobson is a screenwriter, film producer, television actor, film actor, film director and actor.

What nationality is Peter Marc Jacobson?

Peter Marc Jacobson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Marc Jacobson

· Wikidata: Q2655147

· DBpedia: Peter Marc Jacobson

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