Peter Marc Jacobson


Peter Marc Jacobson 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

Jacobson and Fran Drescher married in 1978 and moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers. Both are Jewish.
The couple divorced in 1999, after having been separated for years. They had no children. He came out as gay to her after their marriage ended. The couple developed the 2011 television series Happily Divorced for TV Land based on their lives.

Production company

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

Producer

The Nanny, What I Like About You,

Writer

Who's the Boss? The Nanny What I Like About You Happily Divorced

Actor

Wonder Woman "Spaced Out" episode – Brad Gorp – SteinbergThe Big Brawl – JugLunch Wagon – JedMovers & Shakers – RobinDangerous Love – JayBooker – PaulMurphy Brown – NickWe're Talkin' Serious Money – Jacubick's #1 GoonBabes – EdBeverly Hills, 90210 – NeilMatlock – Wayne Drummond / Personal Trainer Harry SladeThe Nanny – Man Exiting Restroom with Fly Open / Man at the Bar / Romeo ActorSpread – Plastic Surgeon

Director

The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember