David Brian Hargrove (born April 2) is an American television writer and producer. He was a co-creator of the television series ''

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'' (2000–2002), along with

Christopher Titus Christopher Todd Titus (born 1964) is an American comedian, podcaster and actor. He grew up in Newark, California. Titus came to network audiences with the eponymous FOX series ''Titus'', of which he was the star, executive producer and co-cre ...

and

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Early life and education

Born David Brian Hargrove in

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, he earned his BFA degree from the

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. He then studied acting at New York City's

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as a member of the drama division's ''Group 10'' (1977–1981).

Career

Hargrove is the creator and producer of many television shows, including ''Titus'', ''Wanda at Large'', and ''Nora''. He also has written for several television series, including ''Dave's World'', '' Caroline in the City'', ''Holding the Baby'', and ''Maggie''. Hargrove wrote the book and lyrics for the new musical, ''

It Shoulda Been You ''It Shoulda Been You'' is a musical with music by Barbara Anselmi and book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove. The musical ran on Broadway from March 17, 2015 (previews) to August 9, 2015. The musical involves a wedding which brings together the fami ...

'', which opened on

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in March 2015 (previews). It is directed by David Hyde Pierce.

Personal life

Hargrove married long-time partner, actor and comedian

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, on October 24, 2008. They have been together since the early 1980s.Heldman, Breanne L
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'' E!News'', May 29, 2009

Television credits

* ''

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'' (1994–1995: writer) * ''

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'' (1994–1996: story editor, writer, actor) * '' Caroline in the City'' (1996–1998: producer, writer, actor) * '' Maggie'' (1998: supervising producer) * '' Holding the Baby'' (1998: supervising producer, writer) * ''

'' (2000–2002: co-creator, composer, executive producer, director, actor) * '' Wanda at Large'' (2003: executive producer, writer)

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