Peter Marc Jacobson
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| Born | October 27, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
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Peter Marc Jacobson (born October 27, 1957) is an American television writer, director, producer, and actor. He is best known as the executive producer of the popular sitcom The Nanny, which he created and produced with his then-wife, Fran Drescher, who also starred in the series. He was often credited as Peter Marc in his early acting roles.
Personal life
[edit]Jacobson and Fran Drescher were high school sweethearts; they married in 1978 and moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers.[1] Both are Jewish.[2][3] In January 1985, two armed men broke into their Los Angeles apartment; while one ransacked their home, Drescher and a female friend were raped by the other robber at gunpoint, with Jacobson tied up and made to witness the ordeal.[3] The perpetrator, who was on parole at the time, was returned to prison and given two life sentences.[3]
After being separated for years, the couple, who did not have children, divorced in 1999; they have remained close friends.[1] He came out as gay to her after their marriage ended.[4] The couple developed the 2011 television series Happily Divorced for TV Land based on their lives.[5]
Production company
[edit]Jacobson and Fran Drescher founded their own production company, Highschool Sweethearts, in 1995. The company produced The Nanny since the show's third-season episode, "Dope Diamond". The company also produced The Beautician and the Beast with Paramount Pictures before winding down after the show's cancellation and their divorce.
Filmography
[edit]Producer
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Wonder Woman "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
- Murphy Brown (1990, TV Series) – Nick
- We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992) – Jacubick's #1 Goon
- Babes (1991, TV Series) – Ed
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (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
[edit]- The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004)
- Happily Divorced (2 episodes, 2012)
References
[edit]- 1 2 Shewfelt, Raechal (January 23, 2020). "Fran Drescher Says Gay Ex-Husband and 'Friend with Benefits' Keep Her Happy: 'I'm Not Dating'". Yahoo Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 10, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Jacobson, Peter Marc (November 8, 2010). "Peter Marc Jacobson is "Happily Divorced"". fenuxe.com (Interview). Interviewed by Thompson-Sarmiento, Dino. Archived from the original on November 12, 2018.
- 1 2 3 Drescher, Fran (May 6, 2002). "Interview with Fran Drescher". Larry King Live (Interview). Interviewed by King, Larry. CNN. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Fran Drescher Talks About Her Gay Ex-Husband Peter Marc Jacobson". In Touch Weekly (Press release). June 2, 2010. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2026 – via HuffPost.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2011). "Fran Drescher's Comedy Pilot 'Happily Divorced' Nears Series Pickup At TV Land". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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