| Revision as of 21:29, 1 July 2022 editCysquatch (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers13,325 editsm Undid edits by 2603:8000:A900:A10B:68D1:8354:82A2:23BE (talk) to last revision by Clear Looking Glass: nonconstructive editsTags: Undo SWViewer [1.4]← Previous edit | Revision as of 17:33, 6 July 2022 edit undoМолдовський винний погріб (talk | contribs)145 editsNo edit summaryTag: Visual editNext edit → | ||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
| | occupation = TV producer, writer | | occupation = TV producer, writer | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Marta Fran Kauffman''' (born September 21, 1956) is an American television writer and producer. She is best known as the co-creator of the ] sitcom '']'' with her longtime friend, ].<ref name="vty">{{cite news |last1=Low |first1=Elaine |title=Marta Kauffman's Okay Goodnight, Fox 21 TV Studios Ink First-Look Deal |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/marta-kauffman-okay-goodnight-fox-21-tv-studios-first-look-deal-1203477322/ |access-date=April 24, 2020 |work=Variety |date=January 23, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Both Kauffman and Crane were also executive producers of the show, along with ]. Kauffman and Crane produced '']'' and '']''. From 2005 to 2006 she was an executive producer on '']''. Both writers were the creators of the ] series '']''. Without Crane, she co-created the ] series '']''. |
'''Marta Fran Kauffman''' (born September 21, 1956) is an American television writer and producer. She is best known as the co-creator of the ] sitcom '']'' with her longtime friend, ].<ref name="vty">{{cite news |last1=Low |first1=Elaine |title=Marta Kauffman's Okay Goodnight, Fox 21 TV Studios Ink First-Look Deal |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/marta-kauffman-okay-goodnight-fox-21-tv-studios-first-look-deal-1203477322/ |access-date=April 24, 2020 |work=Variety |date=January 23, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Both Kauffman and Crane were also executive producers of the show, along with ]. Kauffman and Crane produced '']'' and '']''. From 2005 to 2006 she was an executive producer on '']''. Both writers were the creators of the ] series '']''. Without Crane, she co-created the ] series '']''. | ||
| ==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
| Born to a ] family in the Philadelphia suburbs,<ref name=JewishJournalBlessing> January 16, 2009</ref> Kauffman attended Marple Newtown High School, located in the ] near Philadelphia, where she was a thespian and student director of the school play "Our Town" in 1974. Kauffman attended ] and received her BA in theater in 1978. During her time there, she was a sister of ] sorority. | Born to a ] family in the Philadelphia suburbs,<ref name=JewishJournalBlessing> January 16, 2009</ref> Kauffman attended Marple Newtown High School, located in the ] near Philadelphia, where she was a thespian and student director of the school play "Our Town" in 1974. Kauffman attended ] and received her BA in theater in 1978. During her time there, she was a sister of ] sorority. Kauffman also studied acting at ] in New York City. | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 6 July 2022
American TV producer
| Marta Kauffman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marta Fran Kauffman (1956-09-21) September 21, 1956 (age 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brandeis University |
| Occupation(s) | TV producer, writer |
| Known for | Friends Grace and Frankie |
| Spouse |
Michael Skloff (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
Marta Fran Kauffman (born September 21, 1956) is an American television writer and producer. She is best known as the co-creator of the NBC sitcom Friends with her longtime friend, David Crane. Both Kauffman and Crane were also executive producers of the show, along with Kevin Bright. Kauffman and Crane produced Veronica's Closet and Jesse. From 2005 to 2006 she was an executive producer on Related. Both writers were the creators of the HBO series Dream On. Without Crane, she co-created the Netflix series Grace and Frankie.
Early life and education
Born to a Jewish family in the Philadelphia suburbs, Kauffman attended Marple Newtown High School, located in the Marple Newtown School District near Philadelphia, where she was a thespian and student director of the school play "Our Town" in 1974. Kauffman attended Brandeis University and received her BA in theater in 1978. During her time there, she was a sister of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. Kauffman also studied acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York City.
Personal life
Kauffman married Michael Skloff, who would later be the composer of the Friends theme song, and lived in Los Angeles. The couple had three children together.
Kauffman is a registered Democrat.
Career
Okay Goodnight production company was headed by partners Kauffman, Robbie Rowe Tollin and Hannah KS Canter. Fox 21 Television Studios signed Okay Goodnight to multi-year first-look agreement in January 2020 starting with The Dreamers novel adaptation together with The Littlefield Company.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Everything's Relative | Writer | 1 episode |
| 1990–1996 | Dream On | Creator, writer (1990–1996), producer (1990 14 episodes), co-executive producer (1991–1992 – 40 episodes), creative consultant | TV Series |
| 1991 | Sunday Dinner | Writer | 1 episode |
| 1992–1993 | The Powers That Be | Creator, writer | TV Series |
| 1993 | Family Album | Co-creator, writer, executive producer (6 episodes) | TV Series |
| 1994 | Couples | Writer, associate producer | TV Movie |
| 1994–2004 | Friends | Creator, executive producer (1994–2004), writer (1995–1996), Extra | Casting director – uncredited |
| 1997–2000 | Veronica's Closet | Creator, writer, executive producer (66 episodes) | TV Series |
| 1998–2000 | Jesse | Executive producer (34 episodes) | TV Series |
| 2005–2006 | Related | Executive producer, writer | TV Series |
| 2007 | Gifted | Executive producer | TV Movie Special |
| 2008 | Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2010–2015 | Independent Lenses | Executive producer | TV Series Documentary |
| 2011 | Five | Creator, executive producer | TV Movie |
| 2012 | Hava Nagila: The Movie | Producer | Documentary |
| 2012 | Georgia | Writer, director (3 episodes) | TV series |
| 2013 | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film | Creator, executive producer | |
| 2014 | Mimi and Dona | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2015–2022 | Grace and Frankie | Co-creator, writer, executive producer, director | TV Series; Alongside Howard J. Morris |
| 2018 | Seeing Allred | Producer | Documentary |
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion | Producer | TV Movie Special |
| 2018 | Beetlejuice: The Musical | Producer | Musical |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) | Winner |
| 2003, 2000, 1999, 1996, & 1995 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) | Nominee |
| 1993 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) | Nominee |
| 1994, 1993, & 1991 | CableACE Award | Comedy Series | Nominee |
| 1993 | CableACE Award | Writing a Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) | Winner |
| 1992 | CableACE Award | Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) | Winner |
| 2004 | Gold Derby Awards – TV Award | Episode of the Year – Friends (TV Series) | Nominee |
| 2002 | Online Film & Television Association – Television Award | Best Writing in a Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) | Winner |
| 2020 | PGA Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award in Television | Winner |
| 2004 | TV Quick Awards, UK | Best Comedy Show – Friends (TV Series) | Winner |
| 2012 | Women's Image Network Awards | Outstanding Show Produced by a Women – Five (Movie) | Winner |
References
- ^ Low, Elaine (January 23, 2020). "Marta Kauffman's Okay Goodnight, Fox 21 TV Studios Ink First-Look Deal". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ Jewish Journal: "For Kauffman, Making ‘Match’ Was a Blessing" by Danielle Berrin January 16, 2009
- Friedlander, Whitney (August 3, 2017). "Inside Marta Kauffman's 'Grace and Frankie' Office". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Daunt, Tina (August 29, 2013). "Democrats Expand Obama's Hancock Park Fundraiser". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
External links
| Friends | |
|---|---|
| Seasons | |
| Characters | |
| Music | |
| Related shows | |
| Other | |
| Norman Lear Achievement Award | |
|---|---|
|
 | This biographical article related to television in the United States is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |
- 1956 births
- Living people
- Television producers from California
- American women television producers
- Showrunners
- Writers from Los Angeles
- Jewish American screenwriters
- Brandeis University alumni
- Writers from Philadelphia
- American women screenwriters
- American television writers
- American women television writers
- Screenwriters from California
- Television producers from Pennsylvania
- American television biography stubs