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

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of the popular sitcom '' The Nanny'', which he created and produced with his then-wife,

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, who also starred in the series. He was often credited as Peter Marc in his early acting roles.

Career

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(TV Series) '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 *''

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'' (1990, TV Series) - Nick *'' We're Talkin' Serious Money'' (1992) - Jacubick's #1 Goon *''

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'' (1991, TV Series) - Ed *''

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'' (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)

Personal life

Jacobson and

married in 1978 and moved to

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to launch their careers. Both are

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. The couple divorced in 1999, after being separated for years. The couple had no children. He

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as gay to her after their marriage ended. The couple developed the 2011 television series '' Happily Divorced'' for

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based on their lives.

References

External links

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Film Reference bio

''New York Times'' career review
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