Suzanne Moore Martin is an American

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and

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. She is best known for creating ''

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'' (2010–15). Her writing and producing credits include ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

The Soul Man ''The Soul Man'' is an American sitcom created by Suzanne Martin and Cedric the Entertainer. The series is a spin-off from ''Hot in Cleveland'', in which Cedric guest starred in the 2011 episode "Bridezelka", the backdoor pilot for ''The Soul Ma ...

''. She also created the television series ''

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'' and '' Hot Properties'' and ''Crowded''.

Early life and career

Suzanne was raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island and graduated from Cumberland High School. Before pursuing a career in television, Martin was a vice president in the

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office of Quinn, Brein & Block, a

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-based public relations concern, She later graduated from

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. Her father, Robert R. Moore, was a claims supervisor for the American Mutual Insurance Company in

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, where her mother, Alice M. Moore, was the senior supervisor with the Rhode Island Department of Social Services.SUZANNE MOORE IS WED TO JEFF MARTIN
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'' Published: February 16, 1986 Her first foray in television was writing for the television series '' The Good Life''. She went on to win two Emmy Awards as a part of a writing ensemble for ''

''.Betty White’s ‘Hot in Cleveland’ Boss Suzanne Martin: We call her ‘the hammer’
- Blogtalkradio.com She is the creator of the award-winning show ''Hot in Cleveland''. She serves as an executive producer and writer for the show.

Personal life

She married television producer and writer Jeff Martin in 1986. They have two daughters.

Television credits

References

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