Robert Andrew Ackerman (born September 19, 1956) is an American director, producer, and

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who is best known for his work on ''

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'', '' The New Adventures of Old Christine'' and the

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''.

Early life and education

Ackerman was born in Los Angeles, California. His father Robert was a lithographer, and his mother Rosemary was a substitute teacher and homemaker. He was raised in Glendale. He attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles before graduating from

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in 1978 with a degree in general humanities.

Career

Ackerman began his career as a videotape editor on ''

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'' (1979–82) and '' Newhart'', winning an Emmy for the former. He also was an assistant editor on '' Welcome Back, Kotter''. He replaced

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as director of ''

'' starting in its sixth season, ultimately directing 89 episodes. Ackerman directed every episode of '' The New Adventures of Old Christine'', and has directed or guest directed such series as ''

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'', '' Becker'', ''

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'', '' Wings'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Perfect Couples'', '' Whitney'' and '' The Ellen Show''. He also directed the pilot episode of the 2006 Fox series '' Happy Hour''. Ackerman has received 15

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nominations, winning three.

Personal life

Ackerman is a

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. He and his wife Betsy, also a Santa Clara University graduate, are the parents of four children.

Filmography

References

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