Jim O'Doherty
Jim O'Doherty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television producer, writer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Jim O'Doherty (born 1959) is an American television producer, writer and actor.
Career
[edit]As a television producer and writer he is best known for his work on the sitcoms Grounded for Life and 3rd Rock from the Sun. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the latter series, as a part of the producing and writing team.[1]
O'Doherty's other television credits include Out of the Blue, The Tracy Morgan Show and Brothers, as well as the sitcoms Kickin' It and How to Rock, in which he is credited as creator for both series. He has collaborated with fellow producer and writer David M. Israel on the series 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, The Tracy Morgan Show and Brothers.
As an actor, O'Doherty has had small roles in the television series Married... with Children, That '70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, and Kickin' It, as well as appearing in the films Megaville (1990) and Basket Case 3: The Progeny (1992).
Prior to acting, O'Doherty started his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian.[2] He also worked as an audience warm-up man for numerous TV sitcoms...including Unhappily Ever After, Suddenly Susan and Married...With Children.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Work | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Executive producer | |||
| 2006 | Grand Union | No | Yes | Yes | Television Film |
| 2010 | Inside Out | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Work | Note | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | Showrunner | Director | Writer | Executive producer | |||
| 1996-2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | No | No | No | Yes[a] | Yes[b] | |
| 2001-2005 | Grounded for Life | No | No | No | Yes[c] | Yes[d] | |
| 2003-2004 | The Tracy Morgan Show | No | No | No | Yes[e] | No | |
| 2011-2015 | Kickin' It | Yes | No | Yes[f] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | How to Rock | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016-2017 | Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | No | No | Yes[g] | Yes[h] | Yes | |
| 2019-2021 | Studio C | No | Yes | Yes[i] | No | Yes | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 1998 | Outstanding Comedy Series | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Primetime Emmy Awards and Nominations for Jim O'Doherty". Primetime Emmy® Award Database. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ Jim O'Doherty biography Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine, Speakers on Healthcare
Notes
External links
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