Jim O'Doherty (born 1959) is an American television producer, writer and actor.

Career

As a television producer and writer he is best known for his work on the sitcoms '' Grounded for Life'' and ''

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''. He was nominated for a

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for his work on the latter series, as a part of the producing and writing team. O'Doherty's other television credits include '' Out of the Blue'', '' The Tracy Morgan Show'' and ''

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'', as well as the sitcoms '' Kickin' It'' and '' How to Rock'', in which he is credited as creator for both series. He has collaborated with fellow producer and writer David M. Israel on the series ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Grounded for Life'', ''The Tracy Morgan Show'' and ''Brothers''. As an actor, O'Doherty has had small roles in the television series '' Married... with Children'', ''

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'', ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Grounded for Life'', and ''Kickin' It'', as well as appearing in the films '' Megaville'' (1990) and '' Basket Case 3: The Progeny'' (1992). Prior to acting, O'Doherty started his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian.Jim O'Doherty biography
, Speakers on Healthcare He also worked as an audience warm-up man for numerous TV sitcoms...including '' Unhappily Ever After'', '' Suddenly Susan'' and '' Married...With Children.''

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